Wanamaker Restoration

Once again I’ve had the pleasure to host the “Live at 5:25″ Preservation Burlington monthly show,

http://www.cctv.org/node/86737 ,on CCTV Channel 17.
This month we were lucky enough to have syndicated columnist and author of About the House, Henri de Marne talk to us about old homes and seasonal water problems and some of […]

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I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with David White our Director of Planning and Zoning here in Burlington and he had a lot to say about the benefits of local preservation planning.
http://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/historic-buildings-historic-districts
I hope you enjoy watching,
Ron

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 Richard Moe talks again about efficiency and sustainability and the role of preservation.
http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2009/september-october/presidents-note.htmlWe look forward to the results of this long term study about the energy efficiency of original windows.

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“How do you feel about replacing original windows in historic building with new in the name of “energy efficiency”?
“Why do they call them replacement windows? Because you have to replace them in 15 years.”
As an architect specializing for over 30 years in historic renovations and the “greening” of historic homes, I have never […]

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I would like to know what would be entailed in having my
beautiful 1939 doublehung windows and storms restore
(reglazed, repaired, replace hardware) and painted!
Best,
Juliet

Hi Juliet,
I am writing in response to your inquiry regarding your
1939 double hung windows and storms. The best way for us
to give you an idea of what your windows entail is […]

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I hope it means we’ve made the big time when we get on the 6 o’clock news (smile)

http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10481483
Thanks to Darren Perron and Lance for making us all look so good.
Ron

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See you in Isle La Motte!
 
ALONG CHAMPLAIN’S SHORES
The 15th Annual Preservation Conference
and Awards Luncheon
 
Friday June 12, 2009
 
10:00 – 5:30 ~ Isle La Motte, Vermont
 
 
Register at ptvermont.org, or call 802-828-3540 to receive registration packet by mail.  Awards nomination, due May 1, is at ptvermont.org.
 
Registration $50 ~ Lake Champlain Islands residents $25
 
Native American life, […]

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Hisoric Windows

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An alert reader forwarded on this article about the state and fate of our Division for Historic Preservation. Hopefully in this economic climate the people in charge will realize what a great investment in the future our past is!
 
“Interesting editorial on changes at Vermont Division for Historic Preservation”
 
http://www.vpr.net/episode/45905/

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Hi Friends, Neighbors, and even perhaps Detractors,
Firstly I want to thank everyone for your support patience and understanding. it has come to my attention that some are wondering “what the heck, he has all these opinions and his own house looks like junk?” Yes, some people judge me because of the state of […]

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