From time to time our Field Rep Robin will be blogging. Her blogs will appear on this page. Please write her at fieldrep@preservationde.org with any questions.

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

Posted on May 16, 2012

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 … Continue reading →

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NAPC Forum In Norfolk!

Posted on May 14, 2012

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 8, 2012

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 8, 2012

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 … Continue reading →

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Hockessin School 107C Update

Posted on March 29, 2012

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. … Continue reading →

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