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Inappropriate cleaning and coating treatments are a major cause of damage to historic masonry buildings. While either or both treatments may be appropriate in some cases, they can be very destructive to historic masonry if they are not selected carefully. Historic masonry, as considered here, includes stone, brick, architectural terra cotta, cast stone, concrete and concrete block. It is frequently cleaned because cleaning is equated with improvement. Cleaning may sometimes be followed by the application of a water-repellent coating. However, unless these procedures are carried out under the guidance and supervision of an architectural conservator, they may result in irrevocable damage to the historic resource. The purpose of this Brief is to provide information on the variety of cleaning methods and materials that are available for use on the exterior of historic masonry buildings, and to provide guidance in selecting the most appropriate method or combination of methods. Th...

I am pleased to report that our friend and colleague John Foxell, has received word from L.P.C. that his house at 29 Cottage Place will be up for designation October 25, 2011. Warren Reformed Church on Staten Island

As part of the celebration of the 350th anniversary of Staten Island's founding, Historic Richmond Town will present three tours led by Barnett Shepherd. The tours will feature Staten Island houses from the late 17th century to the second half of the 20th century. 19th CENTURY HOUSES OF DISTINCTION Before touring, Mr. Shepherd will speak about architect designed buildings, their prevalent styles, and the architects who practiced on Staten Island. Interior tours will be given of the Judge Jacob Tysen House (ca. 1835, Greek revival), 1 Pendleton Place (ca. 1864, Victorian style), 281 St. Paul's Avenue (1886, Queen Anne), and the William H. Townsend House (today's St. John's Villa Academy) (1846, Gothic revival). Meeting place: Historic Richmond Town parking lot to board van. PREPAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL SUE QUADRINO - 718-351-1611 , EXT. 240. $20.00 PER PERSON.

Wesley W. Kropp is an award winning jewelry designer and proprietor of Wesley Kropp Designs . From his historic and well appointed Stapleton Heights Second Empire home he designs one of kind jewelry creations for international clients and markets. Mr. Kropp’s superb design work has been featured in Town & Country , Architectural Digest , Vogue , Tiffany & Co. , Neiman Marcus , Saks Fifth Avenue , Gump’s , and the Horchow Collection . His editorial coverage and publicity is a result of collaborations with top designers and celebrities including: Jay Strongwater , Ivana Trump , Ann Hand , Joan Rivers , Princess Amanda Borghese , and numerous private clients. In addition, international corporate clients include Gori & Zucchi (Uno-A-Erre), Italy, and Prada , Thailand. His world wide background gives Mr. Kropp the ability to draw on a multitude of design aesthetics, which allows his talent to move from high luxury to equally beautiful more affordable jewelry. Formal post ...

Come Join us for a wonderful Autumn House & Garden Party with our host Ms. Joann Nelsen. Ms. Joann Nelsen, along with her late husband Paul Nelsen were founding members of the Preservation League of Staten Island. Her West Brighton house at 752 Delafield Avenue (1840 NYC Landmark Scott-Edwards house) was one of the first buildings on Staten Island to receive official landmark designation, shortly after the passing of the NYC Landmark law in 1965. Ms. Nelsen is a retired textile designer. Beginning in 1975 she created original patterns (both single and collections) for the home furnishings industry, including major sheet and towel companies such as Martex and Springs Mills, fabric and wall covering for houses including Schumacher/Waverly, as well as exclusive hand-painted fabrics for First Editions in NYC. Prior to 1975 she produced paintings included in various shows on the West Coast. Paul Nelsen was a ceramic designer who produced handmade pieces for showrooms in the home d...

After Thirty-Six years of stewardship of the Weir House, it is now up for Sale. Dr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Fisch have requested PLSI to advertise the sale to Historic and Preservation-Conscious Buyers. Please contact them at their tel. number: 917-705-5221 and mention that you saw the post on our website.

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