Resources

We are building our on-line resource collection. If you're looking for information on a specific topic please contact Susanna Prull via email or at 401-272-5101.  More coming soon...

Weatherization

Check out the National Trust for Historic Preservation website for excellent tips on weatherizing your historic property. Learn about audits, upgrading mechanical systems, and repairing old windows. Weatherization Guide for Older and Historic Buildings

Historic Preservation  

Are you looking to boost your board's preservation knowledge? Or maybe you're just looking to expand your own knowledge on the diverse field of historic preservation? Be sure to check out the National Trust for Historic Preservation publications! You can view publications like Basic Preservation at their bookstore at http://www.preservationbooks.org/

Preservation and Youth

Introducing Preservation Trades to High School Students (pdf) Although published by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, this is a great guide for educators around the United States who would like to educate youth in preservation crafts and skills.

Visit the National Parks Service For Teachers resource website.  From lesson plans based on national curriculum standards to professional development opportunities to college-level historic preservation course outlines, the National Park Service has tools that can help enliven classroom presentations and engage students in learning about history.

Historic Homeowners

Do you want to preserve your ceramic tile floor or figure out why your exterior paint keeps peeling? Learn how to maintain and repair the materials that make your property beautiful and historic! Take a look at the National Park Service's Preservation Briefs to learn how to care for and extend the life of the materials that define your property's special character.

Need help from a preservation-friendly professional? Check out our Contractor Directory!

Learn about the Homeowner Tax Credit where property owners can earn significant income tax credits when they rehabilitate their properties according to preservation guidelines.

Are you looking for a clawfoot tub, a stained glass window, or other salvage materials? Visit New England Demolition & Salvage in New Bedford, MA to look through their 80,000 square foot space full of salvage materials!   Also try the Providence Revolving Fund on the city's west side.  Another great resource is www.historichouseparts.com (located in New York, but certainly worth a look!).

For reproductions in various price ranges check out Signature Hardware.  

Historic Wood Windows

There are plenty of great resources for understanding and preserving your historic windows.  Below are a few.

The Repair of Historic Wood Windows - Preservation Brief #9

The New England Window Restoration Alliance
and their publication Top Ten Reasons to Repair or Restore Wood Windows

Historic Wood Windows (pdf) from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Northeast Office

Check out our Contractor Directory to view contractors who specialize in Wood Window Restoration and Storm Windows!