HOMEOWNER WORKSHOPS SET FOR SEPTEMBER

Are you planning to purchase and restore an older home? Are you in the midst of home renovation looking for great how-to information? The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce two upcoming series of workshops in September for owners, and aspiring owners of older and historic homes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the best practices for e restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes These popular programs are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. The workshops are presented in collaboration with the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Cedar Park Neighbors and the University City Historical Society.

“HANDS ON” DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOPS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA

Repairing Historic Windows -Tuesday, September 2 at 7:00 PM

Masonry and Pointing -Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM Maintaining Historic Porches -Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM Interior Plaster -Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM

Workshops Location: Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 801 S.48th Street

LECTURE WORKSHOPS IN QUEEN VILLAGE

Flat Roofs: Repair, Maintenance and Replacement -Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00 PM

Energy Efficiency in Older Houses -Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM

The Philadelphia Row House Manual -Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 PM

Windows, Doors and Exterior Wood Repair -Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 PM

Workshops Location: Weccacoe Playground Building, 400 Block of Catherine Street

To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at 215-546-1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com.

The mission of the Preservation Alliance is to actively promote the appreciation, protection, and appropriate use and development of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, communities and landscapes.