Historic Preservation Fair

2011 Old House Fair 2010 Fair Materials

Register online at http://www.historictyler.org/specialevents/npm/.

Program starts promptly at 12:30.

Historic Overlay Districts and Tax Incentives
Barbara Holly, Planning Director, City of Tyler
How do you preserve historical neighborhoods without limiting development? The answer: with a historic district overlay. Learn about the historic district overlay purpose and designation process. The presentation will also include a brief overview of tax abatements for historic landmarks.

How Do I Love Thee? Best Preservation Practices for Historic Homes

Tony Eads, Owner and Architect - White Rock Studios
What is the difference between sensitive rehabilitation and blatant “remuddling”? Discover the right ways to deal with those issues unique to old houses.

Landmarks, Subject Markers, and the Half Mile of History Program
Heather Nick, Historic Preservation Officer, City of Tyler
Learn about the various preservation programs offered through the City of Tyler and how to apply for the one that is right for you.

Get the Lead Out! Lead Paints and Simple Renovations
Adam Luther, Owner, CPR - Custom Paint and Remodel
What are the issues as owner might encounter in dealing with lead paint? The presentation will cover some of the new EPA requirements and how they impact small renovation projects.

Ask the Experts - Panel Discussion
Steve Nix, Owner, Nix Construction
Mr. Nix started his own construction company in 1979. Nix Construction has extensive experience in dealing with historic properties, having worked on many throughout the historic districts of Tyler. Steve currently serves as an officer on the Board of Directors of the Tyler Area Builders Association.

Andy Bergfeld, President, Bergfeld Realty Company, LLC
In addition to being a long-time Tyler realtor, Mr. Bergfeld was responsible for the restoration of the 1852 Col. John Dewberry House in Teaselville. The project was recognized as the 2004 preservation project of the year by the East Texas Historical Association.

Casey Brownlow, Owner, Brownlow & Sons Garden Works
From formal design based on eighteenth and nineteenth century French and English gardens to contemporary landscapes, Mr. Brownlow has focused on using native plant material to enhance the setting of several historic properties, including his own home.

Ellen Musselman, Vice President, Southwest Operating, Inc.
John and Ellen Musselman are involved with two significant historic properties in Tyler. The Connally-Musselman House at the corner of East Charnwood and Broadway serves as their residence and the Chilton-Taylor House west of Gary Elementary houses their office. She has also attended two National Preservation Conferences, a State Conference and has taken the "short course" for historical preservation.

Final Questions
All speakers will be available to answer that “burning” preservation question.

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