Events in May 2020
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Preservation School - Building Materials
Preservation School - Building Materials
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May 12, 2020The buildings of New York City are constructed using a wide variety of materials: terra-cotta, brick, brownstone, concrete and much more. Join Dan Allen, preservation architect, to learn how these materials are employed, how to identify them, and “scratch the surface” on their maintenance and conservation.
Instructor: Dan Allen
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Preservation School - Preservation 101
Preservation School - Preservation 101
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May 14, 2020This introductory course will provide an overview of the various regulations and funding mechanisms that exist to protect historic buildings in NYC. The course will also outline the various organizations and entities that work to uphold and strengthen these mechanisms.
Instructor: Simeon Bankoff
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Preservation School- How to Research NYC Buildings: Cultural Significance
Preservation School- How to Research NYC Buildings: Cultural Significance
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May 20, 2020This course delves into tools and strategies for researching buildings in NYC, including various repositories and document types. Learn the basics of how to investigate the origins and stories behind historic properties. This course will focuses on resources for determining a building’s cultural, as well as architectural, significance.
Instructor: Sarah Apmann