About the Homeowner Workshops

In order to meet the need for information about the care and maintenance of historic properties, the Preservation Alliance offers an ongoing series of Homeowner Workshops targeted to the owners, and aspiring owners, of older and historic homes.  A key educational and outreach component of the Allianceís Neighborhood Preservation Programs, the Homeowner Workshops have been very well received, with over 1000 people having taken advantage of the free programs since they were introduced in the Fall of 2006.  Workshop attendees have the opportunity to learn from a broad variety of preservation professionals on a range of topics including: working with architects and contractors; roofing on historic buildings; historic windows; and masonry and pointing. The workshops include either visual presentations or hands-on demonstrations followed by a question and answer time.


Homeowner Workshops

in April and May 2008

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce the next in our ongoing series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners, of historic homes. Attendees will have a great opportunity to learn about the best practices for the restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes--including how to be evironmentally friendly and  how to incorporation "green design" with historic preservation. 

These workshops are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at 215-546-1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com.


PRESERVATION AND "GREEN DESIGN"
LECTURE WORKSHOPS AT CLIVEDEN

Environmentally Friendly Care for Mature Landscapes  
-Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 PM

Energy Efficiency in Older Houses  
-Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM

Historic Preservation and Green Design 
-Tuesday, May 6, at 7:00 PM

Architectural Salvage, Re-Use & Recycling
-Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM

Lecture Workshops Location: Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue
(Workshops at carriage house: enter property through the gate at Cliveden and Morton Streets)

 “HANDS ON” DEMONSTRATION
WORKSHOPS IN WEST FAIRMOUNT PARK

Epoxy Repairs
-Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 PM

Exterior Masonry
- Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM

Paints and Painting
- Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 PM

Porch Repairs
- Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 PM

Hands-On Workshops Location:
The Sheep Barn, Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Inc.
2020 Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park

Directions to the Sheep Barn:
(Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust’s Offices)

Via SEPTA:

Take the #38 bus westbound from Center City (JFK) or eastbound from Wissahickon Transfer Center.  Alight at Belmont Mansion Drive.  Walk into the park on Belmont Mansion Drive.  Turn left onto Chamounix Drive.  At the sign for the Wellness Community, the Sheep Barn will be on your right.

From Center City:

Travel northwest on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.  Continue around Eakins Oval past the front of the Art Museum and then turn right onto West River Drive.  Follow West River Drive to Montgomery Drive.  Turn left onto Montgomery Drive.  Turn right onto Belmont Mansion Drive.  At the first stop sign, turn right onto Chamounix Drive.  Turn right at the sign for “Wellness Community of Philadelphia.”  The Sheep Barn will be the first building on your right.

From the Schuylkill Expressway:

Exit at Montgomery Drive and travel west on Montgomery Drive.  Turn right onto Belmont Mansion Drive.  At the first stop sign, turn right onto Chamounix Drive.  Turn right at the sign for “Wellness Community of Philadelphia.”  The Sheep Barn will be the first building on your right.

From I-95:

Exit I-95 onto I-76 W.  Exit at Montgomery Drive.  Turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto Montgomery Drive.  Turn right onto Belmont Mansion.  At the first stop sign, turn right onto Chamounix Drive.  Turn right at the sign for “Wellness Community of Philadelphia.”  The Sheep Barn will be the first building on your right.