Preservation Delaware

Preservation Consultant Mary Ruffin Hanbury Comes To Delaware For Hockessin School 107C

FieldRep — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:16 +0000

Looking at the inside of the unfinished addition at Hockessin 107C

Friends of Hockessin School 107C met on May 8th to hear the observations of Mary Ruffin Hanbury, a preservation consultant from Raleigh, North Carolina. Shown here touring the site with architect Leonard Sophrin, a member of the Friends group, the committee convened to hear Ms. Hanbury’s observations afterwards at the Back Burner Restaurant around the corner from this historic school building. Thanks to Lennie for hosting this meeting. More to come on this important preservation project!

Donations to help with this important project are welcomed through the Delaware Community Foundation for the Friends of Hockessin Colored School #107c. To donate, go to www.delcf.org. Thanks to Mary Ruffin for coming to Delaware to share her experience, contacts and advice. More information about Mary Ruffin Hanbury, check out her website at http://www.hanburypreservation.com/

NAPC Forum In Norfolk!

FieldRep — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:11:17 +0000

So Close! So Soon! The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions is having their biennial conference in our neck of the woods! Forum is coming to Norfolk! Come hear about the latest issues and most current strategies used by historic district commissions from around the country! And, as always, quite the bargain. Click here for more: NAPC Forum Promo Norfolk, VA. July 18-22, 2012. Hope to see you there!

Tax Credit Program Available For Your Group

FieldRep — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:19:03 +0000

Interested in learning more about the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program? Do you belong to an organization whose members would be interested? Preservation Delaware now offers “Tax Credit 101″, a powerpoint presentation created by PDI intern, Rhonda Powell-Sargeant. With support from the state’s Historic Preservation office, “Tax Credit 101″ details the basics of Delaware’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. For a sample of the presentation, click here! If you are interested in obtaining the entire presentation for yourself or your group, please contact Preservation Delaware at 302-322-7100, or via email at director@preservationde.org.

From Fire to Fireworks! Cannon Hall Has A New Owner!

FieldRep — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:10:20 +0000

Cannon Hall has been purchased by a new owner who wants to take on saving the building! Mr. and Mrs. Don Martin of Seaford purchased Cannon Hall from Marilyn Griffies on April 18th. Work has already begun on cleaning out the building, removing debris, and adding new landscaping. More to come on this exciting development.

Preservation Delaware has been working with Mrs. Griffies since the devastating fire in October 2010. We will be holding a celebration to thank the Martins and Mrs. Griffies in the near future. Details to be announced soon.

Meet PDI Intern Rhonda Powell-Sargeant, Tax Credit Promotion Presentation Available

FieldRep — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:07:06 +0000

Rhonda working on her presentation in the PDI offices, New Castle.

Thanks to a grant from the State Historic Preservation Office, Preservation Delaware was able to hire Rhonda Powell-Sargeant to create a presentation to promote the State’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. Rhonda worked with me this semester as an intern to develop this introductory presentation geared for historic property owners and managers across the state unfamiliar with the program. Check out a teaser for the tax credit program by clicking here. Congratulations to Rhonda on completing her degree. With all requirements satisfied, she will graduate on May 20th with a M.A. in Historic Preservation.

More on the project: As part of the tax credit promotion project, Preservation Delaware devised and distributed a survey to previous users of the Delaware Historic Preservation tax credits to find out what they thought of the process. Two of the strongest conclusions from the survey were that former users would recommend the program to others for the benefits received and that Joan Larrivee of the State Historic Preservation Office provides excellent help to guide applicants through the process.

Looking for Venues: Already given to the Hockessin Rotary by PDI Director Terry Graham and at the Lewes Historical Society’s event, Restoration Destination: Delmarva’s Preservation and Home Builder’s Expo, Preservation Delaware asking groups in communities with National Register listed historic properties if they would like us to present a brief 20 minute presentation to their membership. If you know of a group that would be a good candidate for us to come speak to, please contact me at fieldrep@preservationde.org or contact the PDI office at 302-322-7900. Look for us at a meeting near you!

Friends of Historic Camden

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:53:17 +0000

Friends of the Patio

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:09:59 +0000

Over the years, the mansion at Archmere has come to be known as “The Patio,” because of the home’s large interior cortile covered by the stained glassed skylight. The Friends of The Patio are a group of people interested in the preservation and restoration of the estate, as well as learning about the history of the area during the early 20th century. Members are invited to regular educational and artistic programming held at Archmere throughout the year.

An Evening at The Patio at Archmere Academy

susan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:08:45 +0000

Join Preservation Delaware and Don and Elizabeth Homsey as we honor the people and historic places of distinction in Delaware at our Annual Awards Ceremony to be held on May 17, 2012 at The Patio at Archmere Academy. The evening will include tours of the historic Raskob Mansion, a presentation and book signing by W. Barksdale Maynard, author of Buildings of Delaware and a reception. Mr. Maynard will present “Secrets of Delaware Architecture”, and will be available to sign copies of his book this evening.

Where: The Patio, Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE
When: Thursday, May 17, 2012: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $60.00 or $50.00 for members of Preservation Delaware or Friends of the Patio
Dress: Business Attire

Wine, Beer & Hors D’oeuvres: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Program:
Awards Ceremony
W. Barksdale Maynard: Secrets of Delaware Architecture
Mansion Tours and Book Signing
(Copies of Maynard’s Buildings of Delaware will be available for sale.)

Proceeds will benefit Preservation Delaware. Sponsorships are welcomed and still available for the event. To become a sponsor and/or purchase tickets, please mail the reply card with payment to Preservation Delaware, P.O. Box 70, New Castle, DE 19720, or purchase online here:

At the $250 sponsorship level, a sponsor will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the event. For a $500 sponsorship (either individual or organizational), sponsors will receive 2 complimentary tickets, and a signed copy of Maynard’s Buildings of Delaware. At the $1000 and $2500 levels, sponsors will receive 4 complimentary tickets, a signed copy of Maynard’s Buildings of Delaware, and listing on PDI’s website. $2500 sponsors will also have their logo and link to their website on PDI’s website.

CANCELLED – WINDOW REPAIR & RESTORATION WORKSHOPS

susan — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:02:21 +0000

The two Window Restoration Workshops that were to be held on April 28 and 29 in Milton and Camden have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. All registration payments will be refunded. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope you will consider attending at a later date. If you have any questions, please call Preservation Delaware at 302.322.7100.

Join Preservation Delaware as we welcome Steve Jordan, window repair specialist, author and frequent contributor to Old-House Journal, as the presenter of two workshops in Kent and Sussex County. Window repair and restoration, as well as the debate about repairing vs. replacing windows will be covered at the workshops. On Saturday, April 28, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Mr. Jordan will present at the Milton Historical Society in Milton, Delaware. He will follow this with a workshop on Sunday, April 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Brecknock Park in Camden, Delaware.

Special Package Price for both Workshops:
$50 / $25 Preservation Delaware Members

Milton, April 28 Workshop:
$20 / $10 Preservation Delaware Members

Brecknock, April 29 Workshop:
(Lunch Included)
$40 / $20 Preservation Delaware Members

There are a limited number of scholarships available for members & staff of Delaware’s historic commissions. Commissioners please call for information.

To register for either or both of the workshops, please call Preservation Delaware at 302.322.7100 or register here. Please Note: If you are registering more than one person, please fill out a separate registration and pay for each person separately.

Hockessin School 107C Update

FieldRep — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:20:25 +0000

According to the article on the front page of this morning’s News Journal, there is good news to report for Hockessin School 107C. The construction debt has been paid and the building is no longer in jeopardy of public auction. While many details about the future of the property need to be worked out, the immediate threat is passed. Thanks to the leadership of Leonard Williams and Joshua Martin, those who value the preservation of our heritage can breathe a sigh of relief. While very positive, this is only the first step in a long process to get this important historic building on to a stable path for the future. Help is still needed! Donations can still be made to The Friends of Hockessin Colored School 107c through the Delaware Community Foundation on the web at www.delcf.org. To see the article on line, follow the link: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20120329/NEWS/203290329/Group-saves-piece-civil-rights-history-from-auction-block?odyssey=tab|topnews|img|Home&nclick_check=1

(Many thanks to reporter Beth Miller who continues to follow this story.)