Please see the associated handout or presentation
below each description.
Preservation 101: The Secretary of the Interior Standards Made Easy
Kate Singleton, Principal, Director of Planning and Preservation Services, CRS Group
A brief overview of historic preservation and then a discussion about the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, which is used extensively as the basis for design guidelines or is adopted as design guidelines. The presentation will help both preservation commission members and property owners understand what the Standards are and how they are implemented when working with historic buildings.
Preservation 101 Presentation.pdf
Restoration Issues
Panel Discussion by local builders Steve Nix, John O’Sullivan, and John Simmons on restoration techniques concerning older structures.
Topics include: Windows, Dealing with hazardous materials like lead and asbestos, insulation, recycling old materials, exterior issues, foundation, and crawl space ventilation and moisture problems.
Restoration Issues Handout.pdf
Paint Your Old House
Brett C. Huckelbury, Architectural Account Representative, The Sherwin-Williams Company
Of all exterior changes, a new paint job is one of the quickest ways to transform the character of an old house. Mr. Huckelbury will discuss the proper techniques and products for giving your home a new look that will last.
Paint Your Old House Presentation.pdf
“Wood and Shingles; Brick and Mortar - Discovering the History of Your Home or Building”
John Sellers, Professional Genealogist
Ever wanted to know when your house was built and by whom? Who lived in your house and how it has changed over the years? Learn where to look for building records, census data, city directories, old photographs, historic Sanborn maps, and so much more. The information is out there if you just know where to look.
Wood and Shingles Brick and Mortar - Discovering the History of Your Home or Building.pdf
Zoning, Permitting, Conservation and Preservation
Heather Nick, Senior Planner and Historic Preservation Officer, City of Tyler
What does zoning really mean anyway? Does living in a National Historic District or owning a designated Historic Landmark require additional permitting? Learn about zoning, the permitting process, and how to apply for Local Landmark Status, Local Historic District, Neighborhood Conservation District, and the Tax Abatement program.
Zoning Permitting Conservation and Preservation Presentation.pdf