Old House Preservation & Restoration Conference
(Photo via Wilmette Historic Preservation Commission)
Wilmette is a charming suburb north of Chicago where Aaron's dad grew up. (He actually grew up close to the Baha'i Temple which is an amazing piece of architecture on the shore of Lake Michigan.)
On Saturday, April 22, 2006, the Wilmette Historic Preservation Commission and Historical Museum is presenting an Old House Preservation and Restoration Conference. And there will be some great speakers there!
(More after the jump...)
Bob Yapp - We met Bob at the Chicago Bungalow Association Expo and he is extremely knowledgeable and delightful. His talk on how to save money by restoring old windows is well worth the trip! He brings lots of examples and props and is very willing to answer questions.
- John P. Speweick - John is a historic masonry expert who we have had the pleasure of talking with a couple of times. He was the craftsman who gave me lots of information about stucco (which our house is made of) as well as Chicago brickwork. He works with the U.S. Heritage Group, a worthwhile resource for old house restorationists who are looking for information on how to work with old masonry structural elements.
- Michael Fitzsimmons - I've never met Mr. Fitzsimmons, but I have drooled on the sidewalk outside of his studio in Chicago. He specializes in the Arts & Crafts era Decorative Arts and, oh man. If I wasn't saving our funds for work on the sunroom's footing, I could do some real damage in his studio!
Other speakers include:
- Andrew Fisher - Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois
- Neal Vogel - Restoric, LLC
- Christina Morris - National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Susan Benjamin - Benjamin Historic Certifications
- Robert Fitzgerald - Consultant in Historic Preservation
You can attend the whole day for $50, or just half of a day for $25.
I would also recommend leaving some time for exploring Wilmette, checking out the beautiful bungalows there, and eating out in at least one of the great cafes/restaurants there.
If you are coming in from out of town, consider staying at The Homestead, Margarita Inn or Janet's Place B&B in nearby Evanston (also some fabulous homes there to sigh over...)
Get out of your own house for the weekend, get inspired by some lovely ones which are already done, pick up some information that will help you to get some muscle behind that inspiration, and return home rested and ready to go this summer!
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Comments
Oh I wish I could go! It's been so long since we've had a "vacation". But somehow I don't think I'd get a release from my doctor it being a week and a half from my due date :P
Posted by: becky | March 27, 2006 10:52 AM
I have been through the Ba'hai temple. It is really an amazing place. I first started seeing it in the late 40s or 50s.Each time I went by it was a little more complete. It took something like 50yrs. to complete. It was completed in the last 8 or 10 yrs. The secular definition of the word Ba'hai is 'of splendor' And that it is!!! POPS --30--
Posted by: POPS | March 27, 2006 1:36 PM