Complete contracting services including design and consulting. Structural repairs and epoxy reconstruction of timber frames. Millwork produced in our own shop. Molding, with over 250 profiles on hand. Flooring. Roofs, sawn or handsplit wood shingle. Plastering. Retrofitting for increased energy efficiency. Buildings dismantled and relocated. Stairways, fences and railings.
Many homes built over the last three centuries are worthy of being saved for their architectural significance, continuing renaissance of our american culture. I document for restoration and reconstruction these period houses and barns. Additions are designed to blend with and compliment these historic structures for today's lifestyle. Their original craftsmanship and materials are combined with current technologies and inspired design to complement our american architectural traditions.
Independent architect specializing in 18th century restoration, project management, and sustainable design.
17th & 18th century historic homes disassembled, relocated, restored and reproduced. We also offer inspection, evaluation and architectural consulting and design services, both locally and nationally.
Whether you are looking for Chalkware Rabbits, Chalkware Santas or other holiday collections, Vaillancourt Folk Art has been recognized around the nation for their highly detailed, hand-painted figurines, ornaments, and other collections. Operating in their Sutton, Massachusetts studios since 1984, Vaillancourt Folk Art is the original company to produce Chalkware figurines using antique chocolate molds. Available around the country in department stores, museum stores, catalogs and small mom-and-pop shops, Vaillancourt Folk Art operates with the goal to create that one special gift that will be handed down for generations. Their Sutton Studio, Museum, and gallery is open seven days a week and is always decorated with the splendor of the holidays tours are offered daily!
Walker Homestead Primitives, Colonial Quilt Shop & Heirloom Gardens. We opened our first shop in 1994 in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. As the business grew, we found we needed more space and relocated to Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The opportunity presented itself to move to a 17th Century saltbox in Brookfield, Massachusetts which is our current location. Our customers look to us for quality primitive reproductions and antiques.
Featuring over 50 dealers & 11,000 sq. ft. on two floors. Visit the most active group shop in Central New England and browse our extensive selection of quality, affordable antiques. Whether you're an experienced collector or a weekend shopper, you'll find what you're looking for at Sturbridge Antique Shops. Featuring over 50 dealers from around New England, we offer an impressive array of antique, collectible, and custom merchandise. Visit the retail shop where dealers come to buy! Conveniently located in the heart of New England, Sturbridge Antique Shops provides an easy and rewarding adventure in antique shopping. Come and find your treasure here!
Specializing in superior and authentic Early American high country furniture and accessories from the 17th and 18th centuries with an emphasis on original surface and paint.
Specializing in 18th and 19th century American country furniture, folk art, paintings and accessories. Our shop is located in a restored 18th century barn in Sheffield, MA in the heart of the Berkshires. With over 2,000 square feet of display space, our large inventory includes a fine selection of tables, chairs, cupboards, blanket chests, bureaus, and much, much more. We also feature an large selection of paintings, folk art and other accessories to suit both the beginning and advanced collector. All items sold are guaranteed to be as represented with respect to age, condition and origin.
A gathering place for lovers of antiques and collectibles. Hobart Village Antique Mall is set in the heart of Townsend's famous Antique Trail. The Group Shop displays a unique variety of vintage antiques and collectibles in a tastefully decorated shop that is spacious and well lit. Featuring antiques, reproduction furniture that is made in America, a large selection of jewelry, books, porcelain, silver, clocks, glassware. In addition to a large selection of oak, pine, and mahogany furniture our retail location incudes a gift shop and silk floral shop.
Downstairs at Felton Antiques is a multi-dealer antique shop located just west of Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts. We buy and sell quality antiques and collectibles. Visitors to our shop benefit from a wide and unique selection of merchandise that changes daily. We specialize in on-site estate sales. Other services that we offer include house clean-outs, buying items from sellers outright, and selling antiques on consignment.
Olde Tyme Stuffe holds auctions on the first and third Thursday of every month as well as conducting specialty auctions and charity events. They service and deal with buyers and consignors throughout the entire Northeast United States. For more information on Olde Tyme Stuffe's personal service with regard to estate matters or selling consigned items.
ANGEL HOUSE DESIGNS is a firm known for its fine design work and quality reproductions executed with meticulous craftsmanship. Sofas and chairs are based on authentic antiques We invite you to visit our authentically restored saltbox in scenic Brookfield. Our upholstered furniture is hand crafted with care and the workmanship is guaranteed. Frames are made of hard or semi-hard wood. The legs are maple. We offer a large variety of furniture sizes to fit need as well as custom tailored pieces to your specifications. Prices include upholstery and a wide choice of fabrics by most quality fabric companies. Some fabrics are extra. (We also handle C.O.M orders). Cushions are dacron-wrapped foam for the down and feathers look but are maintenance free. (Tight seats for a period look available upon request.)
Complete contracting services including design and consulting. Structural repairs and epoxy reconstruction of timber frames. Millwork produced in our own shop. Molding, with over 250 profiles on hand. Flooring. Roofs, sawn or handsplit wood shingle. Plastering. Retrofitting for increased energy efficiency. Buildings dismantled and relocated. Stairways, fences and railings.
Much of what is really important in life can be found right at home, that's why finding the right home is so important. Our early New England cape was fashioned after several authentic 18th century homes found along the Connecticut countryside. These charming structures contain timbered ceilings, wide plank floors and handcrafted features that are rarely found in homes today. It is easy to imagine family members and friends gathered around the large center fireplace sharing stories and time together. This is a home building system. What you purchase are fully engineered building plans, detailed construction diagrams, and materials you need to make your home look just like our model. The system includes our unique timbered ceiling / framing package, pre-cut wall studs, rafters and offers hand-made materials that cannot be found at a lumberyard. These materials include bead board trim, wide floor boards, hand-planed paneling, stairs, doors, custom options and hand-forged hardware. This system enables your local builder, working with Early New England Homes, to build the home of your dreams. Early New England Homes has a vision to restore warmth and character to homes built today, and bring family and friends back together in the heart of the home.
Old House Experts serving Greenwich to New Haven Connecticut. Contact us for bathroom and kitchen renovations, additions and remodeling and carpentry and repair work. We are skilled at porch repair and rebuilding, wood window restoration and plaster restoration. We can help with energy efficient upgrades while maintaining the historic character of your home. We are members of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation and Energy Star home builders.
17th & 18th century historic Homes, disassembled, relocated, restored and reproduced.We also offer inspection, evaluation and architectural consulting and design services, both locally and nationally.
The Commission: is the State Historic Preservation Office for the State of Maine, nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places, reviews and comments on the effect of federal undertakings on historic properties, assists owners of income producing properties to obtain federal and state rehabilitation tax credits, oversees the identification and evaluation of archaeological sites as well as historic buildings, objects and districts, promotes historic preservation through planning and public education.
The Vermont State Historic Sites Program encourages the discovery and appreciation of the state’s rich heritage through the stewardship and interpretation of historic sites that evoke an authentic sense of time and place.
New York's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) helps communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archeological, and cultural resources. The SHPO administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980. These programs, including the Statewide Historic Resources Survey, the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places, the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, the Certified Local Government program, the state historic preservation grants program, state and federal environmental review, and a wide range of technical assistance, are provided through a network of teams assigned to territories across the state. The SHPO works with governments, the public, and educational and not-for-profit organizations to raise historic preservation awareness, to instill in New Yorkers a sense of pride in the state's unique history and to encourage heritage tourism and community revitalization.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Created in 1945, we are responsible for the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage, which we accomplish through the Pennsylvania State Archives, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Trails of History (historic sites and museums), the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, and the Bureau of Management Services.
Preserving Delaware's heritage and showcasing the historic legacy of our state are the guiding principles of our agency. Through active historic preservation efforts, engaging educational programs, stimulating exhibits, and superior customer service, the Division is committed to enhancing Delaware's quality of life by helping people connect with those aspects of our past that have made this state what it is today.
The Maryland Historical Trust is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, the Maryland Historical Trust assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. In addition to its administrative office in Crownsville, the Maryland Historical Trust includes the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard, Maryland, which houses the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory.
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is the State Historic Preservation Office. DHR fosters, encourages, and supports the stewardship and use of Virginia’s significant architectural, archaeological, and historic resources as valuable assets for the economic, educational, social, and cultural benefit of citizens and communities.
The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a division of Arizona State Parks, assists private citizens, private institutions, local governments, tribes, and state and federal agencies in the identification, evaluation, protection, and enhancement of historic and archaeological properties that have significance for local communities, the State of Arizona, or the nation. The role and function of the SHPO is defined in both state law (Arizona Historic Preservation Act) and federal law (National Historic Preservation Act, as amended). Activities of the SHPO include: Statewide survey to identify and evaluate historic structures and archaeological sites; Nomination of eligible historic and archaeological properties to the National Register of Historic Places; Review of federal and state actions that may affect historic and archaeological properties; Technical assistance to owners of historic properties; Technical assistance to Certified Local Governments/local preservation commissions; Public Preservation/Archaeology Programs Assistance through matching grants; and assistance to property owners seeking tax credits and incentives.
The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) invites you to join us in preserving, protecting, and honoring the cultural, historical, and archaeological resources of California! The OHP is responsible for administering federally and state mandated historic preservation programs to further the identification, evaluation, registration, and protection of California's irreplaceable resources.
Colorado is widely recognized to be a preeminent destination and a location for historical value and archaeological sites. We want to bring more tourists to Colorado. We want to inspire people with the wonders the past has left, and to find the meaning of what happened in the past to create a better future of Colorado. We offer our visitors articles to access about the cultural and heritage resources of Colorado. We promote programs and services that can preserve the history and archaeology of Colorado.
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) promotes stewardship of the District of Columbia's historic and cultural resources through planning, protection and public education. HPO is part of the Office of Planning and serves as the staff to the Historic Preservation Review Board and Mayor's Agent for historic preservation.
The Historic Preservation Division's mission is to promote the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia.
I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu. The branches grow because of the trunk. (Without our ancestors we would not be here.) `Ōlelo No`eau # 1261
Our vision is to inspire, enrich and engage all Idahoans by leading the state in preserving, sharing, and using history and cultural resources relevant to today to inform and influence the future.
The state operates dozens of historic sites, museums and monuments where visitors can learn the stories of Illinois. Experience life in a frontier fort. Walk the halls where Abraham Lincoln rose to greatness. See the remnants of a Native American city.
The Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology promotes the conservation of Indiana's cultural resources through public education efforts, financial incentives including several grant and tax credit programs, and the administration of state and federally mandated legislation. The Division facilitates state and federal preservation programs and is the staff of the State Historic Preservation Officer.
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs empowers Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define our state. The department impacts Iowans through the State Historical Society of Iowa, the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa — State Office of Media Production. It engages Iowans by elevating the role arts, history and culture play as an economic driver, a catalyst for the creative sector and a key ingredient in our quality of life.
The Kansas Historical Society is the state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the state’s history to facilitate government accountability, economic development, and the education of Kansans. This is accomplished by collecting, preserving, and interpreting materials and information pertaining to state government and Kansas history.
An agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Heritage Council is the State Historic Preservation Office, responsible for the identification, protection and preservation of prehistoric resources and historic buildings, sites and cultural resources throughout the Commonwealth.
Historic buildings play a special role in creating the distinctive character of each and every community. Their essential legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, social, and environmental benefits must be preserved for present and future generations. The Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation's professionally trained staff works in the public's interest to preserve and restore these buildings so they can enhance and enrich our environment and, thus, our lives.
We are committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. We strive to protect natural and cultural resources, ensure sustainable recreation use and enjoyment, enable strong natural resource-based economies, improve and build strong relationships and partnerships, and foster effective business practices and good governance.
Using the Power of History to Transform Lives Preserving - Sharing - Connecting
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was founded in 1902. A comprehensive historical agency, the department collects, preserves, and provides access to the archival resources of the state, administers museums and historic sites, and oversees statewide programs for historic preservation, government records management, and publications.
Welcome to the Montana State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Website! SHPO works together with all Montanans to promote the preservation of our state's historic and cultural places. From 10,000-year-old archaeological sites to 100-year-old homestead farms, a lot of history has unfolded beneath the big Montana sky. We encourage people across the state to identify, document, recognize and protect the heritage sites of Montana, preserving our rich cultural landscape for generations to come.
The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. NSHS was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed the NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Director and CEO Trevor Jones. He is assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) encourages the preservation, documentation, and use of cultural resources. SHPO educates the public about the importance of our cultural heritage so that Nevada’s historic and archaeological properties are preserved, interpreted, and reused for their economic, educational, and intrinsic values and for future generations to appreciate.
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division identifies and protects New Mexico's cultural resources, including its archaeological sites, architectural and engineering achievements, cultural landscapes and diverse heritage. We help communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archaeological, and cultural resources. Preservation happens locally. It is site specific—your building, your block, your town, your landscape. It is built on partnerships. Our website provides easy access to the information you need to help preserve New Mexico's diverse cultural heritage, encourage community revitalization through re-use of existing buildings and enhance heritage tourism opportunities.
Our Mission: To identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage of North Dakota and its people.
The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio’s stories. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in 1885, the Ohio History Connection carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state’s history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office, the official state archives, local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio. For more information on programs and events, visit ohiohistory.org.
Our Purpose: The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) encourages and facilitates the responsible stewardship of South Carolina's irreplaceable historic and prehistoric places. The SHPO was established in 1969 to implement the goals of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which extended federal support to state and local preservation efforts. The SHPO, which receives federal funds through the National Park Service, is a program of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Heritage Programs works with Oregonians to help preserve and protect Oregon's heritage, and historic and cultural resources.
The South Dakota State Historical Society, first organized as the Old Settlers Association of Dakota Territory in 1862, established its official relationship with state government in 1901 through the former Department of History. Originally housed in the state capitol, the Society moved in 1932 to the newly completed Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building across the street. In 1989 South Dakota celebrated its centennial and to mark the anniversary and showcase the state's history, the Cultural Heritage Center was built as the new headquarters for the Society. Through the years, state government reorganizations have shaped and reshaped the Society into the vigorous organization of today. Explore South Dakota's history's list your home on the National Register of Historic Places, read our publications, study in our research room, and visit our museum.
The Tennessee Historical Commission is the State Historic Preservation Office for Tennessee and has multiple programs related to historic preservation and history. Its mission is to protect, preserve, interpret, maintain, and administer historic places; to encourage the inclusive diverse study of Tennessee's history for the benefit of future generations; to mark important locations, persons, and events in Tennessee history; to assist in worthy publication projects; to review, comment on, and identify projects that will potentially impact historic properties; to locate, identify, record, and nominate to the National Register of Historic Places all properties which meet National Register criteria; and to implement other programs of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended. The Tennessee Historical Commission is an independent state agency, administratively attached to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The staff and executive director are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office.
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. We save the real places that tell the real stories of Texas.
Preserving and sharing Utah’s past for present and future generations. As a state agency, we provide services, technical assistance, and information to many different businesses, industries, agencies, and individuals.
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is Washington State's primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation. We advocate for the preservation of Washington's irreplaceable cultural resources (historic and archaeological) which include significant buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts. Through education and information, we provide leadership for the protection of our shared heritage.
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is to identify, preserve, protect, promote and present the ideas, arts and artifacts of West Virginia’s heritage, building pride in our past accomplishments and confidence in our future.
The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.
Historic contexts are an important component of the Historic Preservation Plan created by the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office to preserve and promote Wyoming’s heritage. It is the mission of the SHPO’s Historic Context Development Program to develop and maintain updated historic contexts to promote efficiency and better decision-making in the identification, evaluation, and management of Wyoming’s heritage resources.
Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit historic preservation organization serving the Commonwealth since 1985. We educate, advocate and empower people to preserve and reuse historic resources that are important to them and their community. Through our programs, resources and daily work we are expanding awareness and alliances that allow preservation to play a vital role in shaping the future of Massachusetts. Preservation Massachusetts is a private 501(c)3 organization that is funded solely through grants, fundraising events and the support of our members. You can email Liz Nash at lnash@preservationmass.org
Specializing in historic, antique and high-value properties throughout New England
165 State Street Portland, ME Hosting the Old House Trade Show in March for those interested in preserving the past and traditional new construction.
Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit historic preservation organization serving the Commonwealth since 1985. We educate, advocate and empower people to preserve and reuse historic resources that are important to them and their community. Through our programs, resources and daily work we are expanding awareness and alliances that allow preservation to play a vital role in shaping the future of Massachusetts. Preservation Massachusetts is a private 501(c)3 organization that is funded solely through grants, fundraising events and the support of our members.
Established in 1975 as a non-profit organization by Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly, the Connecticut Trust's mission is to preserve the character and ensure the vitality of Connecticut's historically significant places. Through education, advocacy, collaboration and support, the Trust assists residents and community organizations throughout the state to preserve, protect, and revitalize Connecticut's historically significant communities. Since its inception, the CTHP has addressed issues from threaten historic properties to sprawl and developed working relationships with organizations and initiatives not traditionally perceived as "preservation" including transportation policy groups, farmland preservation, planning and zoning commissioners as well as urban and rural planners. The Trust sponsors educational programs and conferences with nationally recognized planners, architects, academics and preservationists to increase public awareness of Connecticut's historic resources and the need to protect them.
The mission of the Hartford Preservation Alliance (HPA) is to preserve and revitalize Hartford\'s unique architectural heritage and neighborhood character. Buildings with distinctive architecture define our downtown and the neighborhood character of Hartford. But in recent years demolition has become the common response to problems of blight and neighborhood revitalization. Preserving Hartford\'s historic architecture maintains ties to our heritage and is a key element to the revitalization of our city. Hundreds of buildings have been demolished over the last few years, many of which were part of the essential fabric of the neighborhoods that grew in Hartford from the 1880s through the 1920s. Many more buildings are in danger of being leveled.
We serve the public by preserving and presenting New England heritage. Historic New England is a museum of cultural history that collects and preserves buildings, landscapes, and objects dating from the seventeenth century to the present and uses them to keep history alive and to help people develop a deeper understanding and enjoyment of New England life and appreciation for its preservation.
The Connecticut Historical Society is a non-profit museum, library, and education center. Our mission is to inspire and foster a life-long interest in history through exhibitions, programs and Connecticut-related collections because examining and understanding the past, and connecting the past with the present, provides a guide for the future.
The Rhode Island Historical Society is a privately endowed membership organization, founded in 1822, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Rhode Island's history. Its offices are located at 110 Benevolent Street , Providence , Rhode Island , 02906 . Information about its collections and historic buildings, and about its program and events, may be found through our website.
The continuing presence of historic properties in Massachusetts immeasurably enhances the quality of our lives; they help to establish our sense of place and to define the very character of our communities. To meet the challenge of preserving this important heritage, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, (MHC) was established by the legislature in 1963 to identify, evaluate, and protect important historical and archaeological assets of the Commonwealth.
Our core belief: Maine's traditional buildings and landscapes provide tangible links to our past. They must remain as strong and contributing elements of our cultural legacy - now and for the future. Our mission is to promote the preservation, protection and vitality of Maine's historic places and encourage quality design that contributes to the livability of our communities.
Preservation Burlington was founded in 1998 by local residents and preservationists. Over the past decade our accomplishments include: preserving the Varney House at 76 Cherry Street, Henry's Diner, and the Captain White House; passing the "four unrelated adult" ordinance to help bring families back to historic neighborhoods in the core of the city; and recognizing restoration projects in the city with yearly preservation awards.
The Preservation Trust of Vermont is a charitable, nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to initiate, stimulate and assist local and statewide efforts to preserve and use Vermont's rich collection of historic, architectural cultural and community resources. Generous financial support from individuals, foundations and businesses enables us to help through planning grants, technical assistance, preservation grants, and a variety of educational tools. Much of this work is in partnership with local organizations, communities and individual Vermonters who are actively working to protect and restore significant historic properties, downtowns and community centers.
The Vermont Historical Society engages both Vermonters and "Vermonters at heart" in the exploration of our state's rich heritage. Our purpose is to reach a broad audience through our outstanding collections, statewide outreach, and dynamic programming. We believe that an understanding of the past changes lives and builds better communities.
The mission of the Providence Preservation Society, a non-profit membership organization, is to improve the quality of life in the city of Providence through historic preservation and the enhancement of the built environment.
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is the statewide, nonprofit historic preservation organization.
Mission: To heighten awareness, provide education and guidance and promote sensitive restoration and preservation of New Bedford's fine historic structures and the neighborhoods in which they are located.
The Society for the Preservation of Old Mills is an international organization which is dedicated by its constitution to: "promote interest in old mills and other Americana now quickly passing from the present scene. It reports to its members through a quarterly magazine...keeps files and maintains a library on mills...and acts as a clearing house on milling information among all those interested." The Society, also known as SPOOM, was chartered in Maine as a non-profit organization in 1972. Its members include mill owners, old mill buffs, museum curators, conservators, writers, teachers, artists, photographers, equipment supply firms, and institutions such as libraries. Membership is open to any individual who shares the interests and purposes of SPOOM. The Society shares common interests with the International Molinological Society (TIMS) which is a world-wide organization of old mill enthusiasts and scholars with headquarters in England.
Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit historic preservation organization serving the Commonwealth since 1985. We educate, advocate and empower people to preserve and reuse historic resources that are important to them and their community. Through our programs, resources and daily work we are expanding awareness and alliances that allow preservation to play a vital role in shaping the future of Massachusetts. Preservation Massachusetts is a private 501(c)3 organization that is funded solely through grants, fundraising events and the support of our members.
Built in 1768 on the Boston Post Road in Weston, the Golden Ball Tavern was established and operated by prominent Weston resident, Isaac Jones. The tavern "at the sign of the Golden Ball" operated as an inn from 1770 to 1793 and played a pivotal role in the unfolding of the Revolutionary War when it served as a base for British spies. The house and Tavern were later occupied and carefully preserved for 200 years by six generations of the Jones family until it was acquired by the Golden Ball Tavern Trust in the 1960s. Here history still lives and breathes, telling the story of change through time. Come and explore this unique Revolutionary era tavern and learn of "the spies who went out in the cold", the "other" tea party, and the eventful visit of Paul Revere's men. The Tavern is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is entirely self-sustaining. We are located at 662 Boston Post Road, Weston, Massachusetts - at the sign of the Golden Ball!
Petraglia Real Estate has been exclusively serving the older, antique and historic home market in Massachusetts for over 30 years, helping Sellers and Buyers with all facets of selling and buying homes. Crafting individually tailored strategies for positive outcomes. We are the leading Historic Home Specialists.
We preserve the character and architectural integrity of period structures. For over 20 years, Glastonbury Restoration has specialized in the restoration of period structures, emphasizing excellence in design, accurate interpretation of period architectural detail and fine installations. We provide creative design and practical low maintenance solutions for the reproduction or contemporary home. The use of durable and high quality materials, along with good aesthetics, has served our reputation well. Our exterior work typically involves design; framing/structural repair; interpretation and/or replication of period detail; painting and preparation; lead paint and paint stripping concerns; installation of siding, trim windows, and doors; and both cedar and asphalt roofs. Our interior work includes antique flooring repair; installation and refinishing; architectural millwork and cabinetry; painting; and plastering.
Wood Floors Antique wood floors installed, sanded and finished using various methods including fine oil finishes. Specializing in repair work. New floors also installed and finished.
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Founded in a small Glastonbury, CT garage in1973 by the late Tony Maurer, Maurer and Shepherd Joyners has grown from a one man shop to a nationally recognized and respected business. In 1976 Hap Shepherd, owner and operator, partnered with Mr. Maurer and the two moved the business into an old civil war era factory just down the road. For the past thirty-plus years Maurer and Shepherd Joyners Inc. has been producing high quality custom millwork. In February 2015, Hap Sherherd announced this retirement and our shop was purchased by Brian Cooper of The Cooper Group. Brian has over thirty five years of historic restoration, preservation, and reproduction experience. Hap and Brian have had a long standing friendship that has produced a number of successful projects. The Cooper Group is excited about the addition of Maurer & Shepherd Joyners, LLC.
Complete contracting services including design and consulting. Structural repairs and epoxy reconstruction of timber frames. Millwork produced in our own shop. Molding, with over 250 profiles on hand. Flooring. Roofs, sawn or handsplit wood shingle. Plastering. Retrofitting for increased energy efficiency. Buildings dismantled and relocated. Stairways, fences and railings.
General contractor. Design and planning. Additions and renovations.
Since 1981, Colonial Restorations has specialized in the structural restoration/repair of historic post and beam homes and barns. Be sure to get a pre-purchase structural evaluation and estimate before buying an early home/barn.
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17th & 18th Century Historic homes, disassembled, relocated, restored and reproduced. We also offer inspection, evaluation and architectural consulting and design services, both locally and nationally.
Quality custom renovations to your early home with sensitivity to the history and style of days gone by. We specialize in cage bars, kitchens and butt'ries designed with a blend of antique and contemporary material.
Established in 1984, Jeffrey Herman has built a national reputation of quality craftsmanship and sensitivity towards the finishing of every piece. Herman has repaired & reconstructed everything from historically important tankards, tea services, and tureens to disposal-damaged flatware. And yes, he will also polish a single spoon or fork. He considers himself an environmentalist, using the safest, non-toxic, most organic products whenever possible. He encourages anyone with silver-related questions that can't be answered on his Web site to contact him. If you have a piece in need of service, Herman invites you to e-mail an image of the object for an estimate.
Serving all of New England with site investigation/documentation/planning. site utility/grading/ drainage designs, water related issues, and permitting assistance for residential, commercial, industrial and historic preservation projects. Licensed as a professional civil engineer in all the New England states.
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, North Bennet Street School (NBSS) offers intensive, hands-on training in traditional trades and fine craftsmanship, helping students to achieve meaningful lives and livelihoods. For more than a century, the exceptional programs, master faculty and inspiring community have encouraged individual growth, curiosity, technical mastery and commitment to excellence. The school's reputation for excellence and value attracts students from around the world.
Preservation Strategies offers a range of consulting services to help you identify, preserve and protect historic real estate assets, including buildings, landscapes, and other structures and features. My passion is helping owners and stewards of historic properties ensure their preservation and viability through practical, sustainable, and long-lasting approaches.
Fine Furniture restoration with over 35 years of experience, with expertise in turning, inlay and veneer repair and finishing,with a premium placed on saving old finishes. Minor and major restoration projects considered, extensive portfolio and references. Workshop located in Middlefield, Ct, 20 minutes from Hartford. Mr. Ransohoff also engages in quality picture framing. Please call for additional information.
Fine Furniture restoration with over 35 years of experience, with expertise in turning, inlay and veneer repair and finishing,with a premium placed on saving old finishes. Minor and major restoration projects considered, extensive portfolio and references. Workshop located in Middlefield, Ct, 20 minutes from Hartford. Mr. Ransohoff also engages in quality picture framing. Please call for additional information.
Complete contracting services including design and consulting. Structural repairs and epoxy reconstruction of timber frames. Millwork produced in our own shop. Molding, with over 250 profiles on hand. Flooring. Roofs, sawn or handsplit wood shingle. Plastering. Retrofitting for increased energy efficiency. Buildings dismantled and relocated. Stairways, fences and railings.
Many homes built over the last three centuries are worthy of being saved for their architectural significance, continuing renaissance of our american culture. I document for restoration and reconstruction these period houses and barns. Additions are designed to blend with and compliment these historic structures for today's lifestyle. Their original craftsmanship and materials are combined with current technologies and inspired design to complement our american architectural traditions.
Independent architect specializing in 18th century restoration, project management, and sustainable design.
17th & 18th century historic homes disassembled, relocated, restored and reproduced. We also offer inspection, evaluation and architectural consulting and design services, both locally and nationally.
Whether you are looking for Chalkware Rabbits, Chalkware Santas or other holiday collections, Vaillancourt Folk Art has been recognized around the nation for their highly detailed, hand-painted figurines, ornaments, and other collections. Operating in their Sutton, Massachusetts studios since 1984, Vaillancourt Folk Art is the original company to produce Chalkware figurines using antique chocolate molds. Available around the country in department stores, museum stores, catalogs and small mom-and-pop shops, Vaillancourt Folk Art operates with the goal to create that one special gift that will be handed down for generations. Their Sutton Studio, Museum, and gallery is open seven days a week and is always decorated with the splendor of the holidays tours are offered daily!
Walker Homestead Primitives, Colonial Quilt Shop & Heirloom Gardens. We opened our first shop in 1994 in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. As the business grew, we found we needed more space and relocated to Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The opportunity presented itself to move to a 17th Century saltbox in Brookfield, Massachusetts which is our current location. Our customers look to us for quality primitive reproductions and antiques.
Featuring over 50 dealers & 11,000 sq. ft. on two floors. Visit the most active group shop in Central New England and browse our extensive selection of quality, affordable antiques. Whether you're an experienced collector or a weekend shopper, you'll find what you're looking for at Sturbridge Antique Shops. Featuring over 50 dealers from around New England, we offer an impressive array of antique, collectible, and custom merchandise. Visit the retail shop where dealers come to buy! Conveniently located in the heart of New England, Sturbridge Antique Shops provides an easy and rewarding adventure in antique shopping. Come and find your treasure here!
Specializing in superior and authentic Early American high country furniture and accessories from the 17th and 18th centuries with an emphasis on original surface and paint.
Specializing in 18th and 19th century American country furniture, folk art, paintings and accessories. Our shop is located in a restored 18th century barn in Sheffield, MA in the heart of the Berkshires. With over 2,000 square feet of display space, our large inventory includes a fine selection of tables, chairs, cupboards, blanket chests, bureaus, and much, much more. We also feature an large selection of paintings, folk art and other accessories to suit both the beginning and advanced collector. All items sold are guaranteed to be as represented with respect to age, condition and origin.
A gathering place for lovers of antiques and collectibles. Hobart Village Antique Mall is set in the heart of Townsend's famous Antique Trail. The Group Shop displays a unique variety of vintage antiques and collectibles in a tastefully decorated shop that is spacious and well lit. Featuring antiques, reproduction furniture that is made in America, a large selection of jewelry, books, porcelain, silver, clocks, glassware. In addition to a large selection of oak, pine, and mahogany furniture our retail location incudes a gift shop and silk floral shop.
Downstairs at Felton Antiques is a multi-dealer antique shop located just west of Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts. We buy and sell quality antiques and collectibles. Visitors to our shop benefit from a wide and unique selection of merchandise that changes daily. We specialize in on-site estate sales. Other services that we offer include house clean-outs, buying items from sellers outright, and selling antiques on consignment.
Olde Tyme Stuffe holds auctions on the first and third Thursday of every month as well as conducting specialty auctions and charity events. They service and deal with buyers and consignors throughout the entire Northeast United States. For more information on Olde Tyme Stuffe's personal service with regard to estate matters or selling consigned items.
ANGEL HOUSE DESIGNS is a firm known for its fine design work and quality reproductions executed with meticulous craftsmanship. Sofas and chairs are based on authentic antiques We invite you to visit our authentically restored saltbox in scenic Brookfield. Our upholstered furniture is hand crafted with care and the workmanship is guaranteed. Frames are made of hard or semi-hard wood. The legs are maple. We offer a large variety of furniture sizes to fit need as well as custom tailored pieces to your specifications. Prices include upholstery and a wide choice of fabrics by most quality fabric companies. Some fabrics are extra. (We also handle C.O.M orders). Cushions are dacron-wrapped foam for the down and feathers look but are maintenance free. (Tight seats for a period look available upon request.)
The Commission: is the State Historic Preservation Office for the State of Maine, nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places, reviews and comments on the effect of federal undertakings on historic properties, assists owners of income producing properties to obtain federal and state rehabilitation tax credits, oversees the identification and evaluation of archaeological sites as well as historic buildings, objects and districts, promotes historic preservation through planning and public education.
The Vermont State Historic Sites Program encourages the discovery and appreciation of the state’s rich heritage through the stewardship and interpretation of historic sites that evoke an authentic sense of time and place.
New York's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) helps communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archeological, and cultural resources. The SHPO administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980. These programs, including the Statewide Historic Resources Survey, the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places, the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, the Certified Local Government program, the state historic preservation grants program, state and federal environmental review, and a wide range of technical assistance, are provided through a network of teams assigned to territories across the state. The SHPO works with governments, the public, and educational and not-for-profit organizations to raise historic preservation awareness, to instill in New Yorkers a sense of pride in the state's unique history and to encourage heritage tourism and community revitalization.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Created in 1945, we are responsible for the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage, which we accomplish through the Pennsylvania State Archives, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Trails of History (historic sites and museums), the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, and the Bureau of Management Services.
Preserving Delaware's heritage and showcasing the historic legacy of our state are the guiding principles of our agency. Through active historic preservation efforts, engaging educational programs, stimulating exhibits, and superior customer service, the Division is committed to enhancing Delaware's quality of life by helping people connect with those aspects of our past that have made this state what it is today.
The Maryland Historical Trust is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, the Maryland Historical Trust assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. In addition to its administrative office in Crownsville, the Maryland Historical Trust includes the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard, Maryland, which houses the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory.
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is the State Historic Preservation Office. DHR fosters, encourages, and supports the stewardship and use of Virginia’s significant architectural, archaeological, and historic resources as valuable assets for the economic, educational, social, and cultural benefit of citizens and communities.
The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a division of Arizona State Parks, assists private citizens, private institutions, local governments, tribes, and state and federal agencies in the identification, evaluation, protection, and enhancement of historic and archaeological properties that have significance for local communities, the State of Arizona, or the nation. The role and function of the SHPO is defined in both state law (Arizona Historic Preservation Act) and federal law (National Historic Preservation Act, as amended). Activities of the SHPO include: Statewide survey to identify and evaluate historic structures and archaeological sites; Nomination of eligible historic and archaeological properties to the National Register of Historic Places; Review of federal and state actions that may affect historic and archaeological properties; Technical assistance to owners of historic properties; Technical assistance to Certified Local Governments/local preservation commissions; Public Preservation/Archaeology Programs Assistance through matching grants; and assistance to property owners seeking tax credits and incentives.
The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) invites you to join us in preserving, protecting, and honoring the cultural, historical, and archaeological resources of California! The OHP is responsible for administering federally and state mandated historic preservation programs to further the identification, evaluation, registration, and protection of California's irreplaceable resources.
Colorado is widely recognized to be a preeminent destination and a location for historical value and archaeological sites. We want to bring more tourists to Colorado. We want to inspire people with the wonders the past has left, and to find the meaning of what happened in the past to create a better future of Colorado. We offer our visitors articles to access about the cultural and heritage resources of Colorado. We promote programs and services that can preserve the history and archaeology of Colorado.
The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) promotes stewardship of the District of Columbia's historic and cultural resources through planning, protection and public education. HPO is part of the Office of Planning and serves as the staff to the Historic Preservation Review Board and Mayor's Agent for historic preservation.
The Historic Preservation Division's mission is to promote the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia.
I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu. The branches grow because of the trunk. (Without our ancestors we would not be here.) `Ōlelo No`eau # 1261
Our vision is to inspire, enrich and engage all Idahoans by leading the state in preserving, sharing, and using history and cultural resources relevant to today to inform and influence the future.
The state operates dozens of historic sites, museums and monuments where visitors can learn the stories of Illinois. Experience life in a frontier fort. Walk the halls where Abraham Lincoln rose to greatness. See the remnants of a Native American city.
The Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology promotes the conservation of Indiana's cultural resources through public education efforts, financial incentives including several grant and tax credit programs, and the administration of state and federally mandated legislation. The Division facilitates state and federal preservation programs and is the staff of the State Historic Preservation Officer.
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs empowers Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define our state. The department impacts Iowans through the State Historical Society of Iowa, the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa — State Office of Media Production. It engages Iowans by elevating the role arts, history and culture play as an economic driver, a catalyst for the creative sector and a key ingredient in our quality of life.
The Kansas Historical Society is the state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the state’s history to facilitate government accountability, economic development, and the education of Kansans. This is accomplished by collecting, preserving, and interpreting materials and information pertaining to state government and Kansas history.
An agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Heritage Council is the State Historic Preservation Office, responsible for the identification, protection and preservation of prehistoric resources and historic buildings, sites and cultural resources throughout the Commonwealth.
Historic buildings play a special role in creating the distinctive character of each and every community. Their essential legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, social, and environmental benefits must be preserved for present and future generations. The Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation's professionally trained staff works in the public's interest to preserve and restore these buildings so they can enhance and enrich our environment and, thus, our lives.
We are committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. We strive to protect natural and cultural resources, ensure sustainable recreation use and enjoyment, enable strong natural resource-based economies, improve and build strong relationships and partnerships, and foster effective business practices and good governance.
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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was founded in 1902. A comprehensive historical agency, the department collects, preserves, and provides access to the archival resources of the state, administers museums and historic sites, and oversees statewide programs for historic preservation, government records management, and publications.
Welcome to the Montana State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Website! SHPO works together with all Montanans to promote the preservation of our state's historic and cultural places. From 10,000-year-old archaeological sites to 100-year-old homestead farms, a lot of history has unfolded beneath the big Montana sky. We encourage people across the state to identify, document, recognize and protect the heritage sites of Montana, preserving our rich cultural landscape for generations to come.
The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. NSHS was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed the NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Director and CEO Trevor Jones. He is assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) encourages the preservation, documentation, and use of cultural resources. SHPO educates the public about the importance of our cultural heritage so that Nevada’s historic and archaeological properties are preserved, interpreted, and reused for their economic, educational, and intrinsic values and for future generations to appreciate.
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division identifies and protects New Mexico's cultural resources, including its archaeological sites, architectural and engineering achievements, cultural landscapes and diverse heritage. We help communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archaeological, and cultural resources. Preservation happens locally. It is site specific—your building, your block, your town, your landscape. It is built on partnerships. Our website provides easy access to the information you need to help preserve New Mexico's diverse cultural heritage, encourage community revitalization through re-use of existing buildings and enhance heritage tourism opportunities.
Our Mission: To identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage of North Dakota and its people.
The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio’s stories. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in 1885, the Ohio History Connection carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state’s history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office, the official state archives, local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio. For more information on programs and events, visit ohiohistory.org.
Our Purpose: The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) encourages and facilitates the responsible stewardship of South Carolina's irreplaceable historic and prehistoric places. The SHPO was established in 1969 to implement the goals of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which extended federal support to state and local preservation efforts. The SHPO, which receives federal funds through the National Park Service, is a program of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Heritage Programs works with Oregonians to help preserve and protect Oregon's heritage, and historic and cultural resources.
The South Dakota State Historical Society, first organized as the Old Settlers Association of Dakota Territory in 1862, established its official relationship with state government in 1901 through the former Department of History. Originally housed in the state capitol, the Society moved in 1932 to the newly completed Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building across the street. In 1989 South Dakota celebrated its centennial and to mark the anniversary and showcase the state's history, the Cultural Heritage Center was built as the new headquarters for the Society. Through the years, state government reorganizations have shaped and reshaped the Society into the vigorous organization of today. Explore South Dakota's history's list your home on the National Register of Historic Places, read our publications, study in our research room, and visit our museum.
The Tennessee Historical Commission is the State Historic Preservation Office for Tennessee and has multiple programs related to historic preservation and history. Its mission is to protect, preserve, interpret, maintain, and administer historic places; to encourage the inclusive diverse study of Tennessee's history for the benefit of future generations; to mark important locations, persons, and events in Tennessee history; to assist in worthy publication projects; to review, comment on, and identify projects that will potentially impact historic properties; to locate, identify, record, and nominate to the National Register of Historic Places all properties which meet National Register criteria; and to implement other programs of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended. The Tennessee Historical Commission is an independent state agency, administratively attached to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The staff and executive director are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office.
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. We save the real places that tell the real stories of Texas.
Preserving and sharing Utah’s past for present and future generations. As a state agency, we provide services, technical assistance, and information to many different businesses, industries, agencies, and individuals.
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is Washington State's primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation. We advocate for the preservation of Washington's irreplaceable cultural resources (historic and archaeological) which include significant buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts. Through education and information, we provide leadership for the protection of our shared heritage.
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is to identify, preserve, protect, promote and present the ideas, arts and artifacts of West Virginia’s heritage, building pride in our past accomplishments and confidence in our future.
The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.
Historic contexts are an important component of the Historic Preservation Plan created by the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office to preserve and promote Wyoming’s heritage. It is the mission of the SHPO’s Historic Context Development Program to develop and maintain updated historic contexts to promote efficiency and better decision-making in the identification, evaluation, and management of Wyoming’s heritage resources.
Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit historic preservation organization serving the Commonwealth since 1985. We educate, advocate and empower people to preserve and reuse historic resources that are important to them and their community. Through our programs, resources and daily work we are expanding awareness and alliances that allow preservation to play a vital role in shaping the future of Massachusetts. Preservation Massachusetts is a private 501(c)3 organization that is funded solely through grants, fundraising events and the support of our members. You can email Liz Nash at lnash@preservationmass.org
Complete contracting services including design and consulting. Structural repairs and epoxy reconstruction of timber frames. Millwork produced in our own shop. Molding, with over 250 profiles on hand. Flooring. Roofs, sawn or handsplit wood shingle. Plastering. Retrofitting for increased energy efficiency. Buildings dismantled and relocated. Stairways, fences and railings.
Much of what is really important in life can be found right at home, that's why finding the right home is so important. Our early New England cape was fashioned after several authentic 18th century homes found along the Connecticut countryside. These charming structures contain timbered ceilings, wide plank floors and handcrafted features that are rarely found in homes today. It is easy to imagine family members and friends gathered around the large center fireplace sharing stories and time together. This is a home building system. What you purchase are fully engineered building plans, detailed construction diagrams, and materials you need to make your home look just like our model. The system includes our unique timbered ceiling / framing package, pre-cut wall studs, rafters and offers hand-made materials that cannot be found at a lumberyard. These materials include bead board trim, wide floor boards, hand-planed paneling, stairs, doors, custom options and hand-forged hardware. This system enables your local builder, working with Early New England Homes, to build the home of your dreams. Early New England Homes has a vision to restore warmth and character to homes built today, and bring family and friends back together in the heart of the home.
Old House Experts serving Greenwich to New Haven Connecticut. Contact us for bathroom and kitchen renovations, additions and remodeling and carpentry and repair work. We are skilled at porch repair and rebuilding, wood window restoration and plaster restoration. We can help with energy efficient upgrades while maintaining the historic character of your home. We are members of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation and Energy Star home builders.
17th & 18th century historic Homes, disassembled, relocated, restored and reproduced.We also offer inspection, evaluation and architectural consulting and design services, both locally and nationally.
Specializing in historic, antique and high-value properties throughout New England
Preservation Strategies offers a range of consulting services to help you identify, preserve and protect historic real estate assets, including buildings, landscapes, and other structures and features. My passion is helping owners and stewards of historic properties ensure their preservation and viability through practical, sustainable, and long-lasting approaches.
165 State Street Portland, ME Hosting the Old House Trade Show in March for those interested in preserving the past and traditional new construction.
Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit historic preservation organization serving the Commonwealth since 1985. We educate, advocate and empower people to preserve and reuse historic resources that are important to them and their community. Through our programs, resources and daily work we are expanding awareness and alliances that allow preservation to play a vital role in shaping the future of Massachusetts. Preservation Massachusetts is a private 501(c)3 organization that is funded solely through grants, fundraising events and the support of our members.
Established in 1975 as a non-profit organization by Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly, the Connecticut Trust's mission is to preserve the character and ensure the vitality of Connecticut's historically significant places. Through education, advocacy, collaboration and support, the Trust assists residents and community organizations throughout the state to preserve, protect, and revitalize Connecticut's historically significant communities. Since its inception, the CTHP has addressed issues from threaten historic properties to sprawl and developed working relationships with organizations and initiatives not traditionally perceived as "preservation" including transportation policy groups, farmland preservation, planning and zoning commissioners as well as urban and rural planners. The Trust sponsors educational programs and conferences with nationally recognized planners, architects, academics and preservationists to increase public awareness of Connecticut's historic resources and the need to protect them.
The mission of the Hartford Preservation Alliance (HPA) is to preserve and revitalize Hartford\'s unique architectural heritage and neighborhood character. Buildings with distinctive architecture define our downtown and the neighborhood character of Hartford. But in recent years demolition has become the common response to problems of blight and neighborhood revitalization. Preserving Hartford\'s historic architecture maintains ties to our heritage and is a key element to the revitalization of our city. Hundreds of buildings have been demolished over the last few years, many of which were part of the essential fabric of the neighborhoods that grew in Hartford from the 1880s through the 1920s. Many more buildings are in danger of being leveled.
We serve the public by preserving and presenting New England heritage. Historic New England is a museum of cultural history that collects and preserves buildings, landscapes, and objects dating from the seventeenth century to the present and uses them to keep history alive and to help people develop a deeper understanding and enjoyment of New England life and appreciation for its preservation.
The Connecticut Historical Society is a non-profit museum, library, and education center. Our mission is to inspire and foster a life-long interest in history through exhibitions, programs and Connecticut-related collections because examining and understanding the past, and connecting the past with the present, provides a guide for the future.
The Rhode Island Historical Society is a privately endowed membership organization, founded in 1822, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Rhode Island's history. Its offices are located at 110 Benevolent Street , Providence , Rhode Island , 02906 . Information about its collections and historic buildings, and about its program and events, may be found through our website.
The continuing presence of historic properties in Massachusetts immeasurably enhances the quality of our lives; they help to establish our sense of place and to define the very character of our communities. To meet the challenge of preserving this important heritage, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, (MHC) was established by the legislature in 1963 to identify, evaluate, and protect important historical and archaeological assets of the Commonwealth.
Our core belief: Maine's traditional buildings and landscapes provide tangible links to our past. They must remain as strong and contributing elements of our cultural legacy - now and for the future. Our mission is to promote the preservation, protection and vitality of Maine's historic places and encourage quality design that contributes to the livability of our communities.
Preservation Burlington was founded in 1998 by local residents and preservationists. Over the past decade our accomplishments include: preserving the Varney House at 76 Cherry Street, Henry's Diner, and the Captain White House; passing the "four unrelated adult" ordinance to help bring families back to historic neighborhoods in the core of the city; and recognizing restoration projects in the city with yearly preservation awards.
The Preservation Trust of Vermont is a charitable, nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to initiate, stimulate and assist local and statewide efforts to preserve and use Vermont's rich collection of historic, architectural cultural and community resources. Generous financial support from individuals, foundations and businesses enables us to help through planning grants, technical assistance, preservation grants, and a variety of educational tools. Much of this work is in partnership with local organizations, communities and individual Vermonters who are actively working to protect and restore significant historic properties, downtowns and community centers.
The Vermont Historical Society engages both Vermonters and "Vermonters at heart" in the exploration of our state's rich heritage. Our purpose is to reach a broad audience through our outstanding collections, statewide outreach, and dynamic programming. We believe that an understanding of the past changes lives and builds better communities.
The mission of the Providence Preservation Society, a non-profit membership organization, is to improve the quality of life in the city of Providence through historic preservation and the enhancement of the built environment.
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is the statewide, nonprofit historic preservation organization.
Mission: To heighten awareness, provide education and guidance and promote sensitive restoration and preservation of New Bedford's fine historic structures and the neighborhoods in which they are located.
The Society for the Preservation of Old Mills is an international organization which is dedicated by its constitution to: "promote interest in old mills and other Americana now quickly passing from the present scene. It reports to its members through a quarterly magazine...keeps files and maintains a library on mills...and acts as a clearing house on milling information among all those interested." The Society, also known as SPOOM, was chartered in Maine as a non-profit organization in 1972. Its members include mill owners, old mill buffs, museum curators, conservators, writers, teachers, artists, photographers, equipment supply firms, and institutions such as libraries. Membership is open to any individual who shares the interests and purposes of SPOOM. The Society shares common interests with the International Molinological Society (TIMS) which is a world-wide organization of old mill enthusiasts and scholars with headquarters in England.
Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit historic preservation organization serving the Commonwealth since 1985. We educate, advocate and empower people to preserve and reuse historic resources that are important to them and their community. Through our programs, resources and daily work we are expanding awareness and alliances that allow preservation to play a vital role in shaping the future of Massachusetts. Preservation Massachusetts is a private 501(c)3 organization that is funded solely through grants, fundraising events and the support of our members.
Built in 1768 on the Boston Post Road in Weston, the Golden Ball Tavern was established and operated by prominent Weston resident, Isaac Jones. The tavern "at the sign of the Golden Ball" operated as an inn from 1770 to 1793 and played a pivotal role in the unfolding of the Revolutionary War when it served as a base for British spies. The house and Tavern were later occupied and carefully preserved for 200 years by six generations of the Jones family until it was acquired by the Golden Ball Tavern Trust in the 1960s. Here history still lives and breathes, telling the story of change through time. Come and explore this unique Revolutionary era tavern and learn of "the spies who went out in the cold", the "other" tea party, and the eventful visit of Paul Revere's men. The Tavern is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is entirely self-sustaining. We are located at 662 Boston Post Road, Weston, Massachusetts - at the sign of the Golden Ball!
Petraglia Real Estate has been exclusively serving the older, antique and historic home market in Massachusetts for over 30 years, helping Sellers and Buyers with all facets of selling and buying homes. Crafting individually tailored strategies for positive outcomes. We are the leading Historic Home Specialists.
Complete contracting services including design and consulting. Structural repairs and epoxy reconstruction of timber frames. Millwork produced in our own shop. Molding, with over 250 profiles on hand. Flooring. Roofs, sawn or handsplit wood shingle. Plastering. Retrofitting for increased energy efficiency. Buildings dismantled and relocated. Stairways, fences and railings.
General contractor. Design and planning. Additions and renovations.
Since 1981, Colonial Restorations has specialized in the structural restoration/repair of historic post and beam homes and barns. Be sure to get a pre-purchase structural evaluation and estimate before buying an early home/barn.
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17th & 18th Century Historic homes, disassembled, relocated, restored and reproduced. We also offer inspection, evaluation and architectural consulting and design services, both locally and nationally.
Quality custom renovations to your early home with sensitivity to the history and style of days gone by. We specialize in cage bars, kitchens and butt'ries designed with a blend of antique and contemporary material.
We preserve the character and architectural integrity of period structures. For over 20 years, Glastonbury Restoration has specialized in the restoration of period structures, emphasizing excellence in design, accurate interpretation of period architectural detail and fine installations. We provide creative design and practical low maintenance solutions for the reproduction or contemporary home. The use of durable and high quality materials, along with good aesthetics, has served our reputation well. Our exterior work typically involves design; framing/structural repair; interpretation and/or replication of period detail; painting and preparation; lead paint and paint stripping concerns; installation of siding, trim windows, and doors; and both cedar and asphalt roofs. Our interior work includes antique flooring repair; installation and refinishing; architectural millwork and cabinetry; painting; and plastering.
Wood Floors Antique wood floors installed, sanded and finished using various methods including fine oil finishes. Specializing in repair work. New floors also installed and finished.
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Founded in a small Glastonbury, CT garage in1973 by the late Tony Maurer, Maurer and Shepherd Joyners has grown from a one man shop to a nationally recognized and respected business. In 1976 Hap Shepherd, owner and operator, partnered with Mr. Maurer and the two moved the business into an old civil war era factory just down the road. For the past thirty-plus years Maurer and Shepherd Joyners Inc. has been producing high quality custom millwork. In February 2015, Hap Sherherd announced this retirement and our shop was purchased by Brian Cooper of The Cooper Group. Brian has over thirty five years of historic restoration, preservation, and reproduction experience. Hap and Brian have had a long standing friendship that has produced a number of successful projects. The Cooper Group is excited about the addition of Maurer & Shepherd Joyners, LLC.
Established in 1984, Jeffrey Herman has built a national reputation of quality craftsmanship and sensitivity towards the finishing of every piece. Herman has repaired & reconstructed everything from historically important tankards, tea services, and tureens to disposal-damaged flatware. And yes, he will also polish a single spoon or fork. He considers himself an environmentalist, using the safest, non-toxic, most organic products whenever possible. He encourages anyone with silver-related questions that can't be answered on his Web site to contact him. If you have a piece in need of service, Herman invites you to e-mail an image of the object for an estimate.
Serving all of New England with site investigation/documentation/planning. site utility/grading/ drainage designs, water related issues, and permitting assistance for residential, commercial, industrial and historic preservation projects. Licensed as a professional civil engineer in all the New England states.
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, North Bennet Street School (NBSS) offers intensive, hands-on training in traditional trades and fine craftsmanship, helping students to achieve meaningful lives and livelihoods. For more than a century, the exceptional programs, master faculty and inspiring community have encouraged individual growth, curiosity, technical mastery and commitment to excellence. The school's reputation for excellence and value attracts students from around the world.
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