by Preservation CT | Feb 9, 2024 | Advocacy, Education
This article was originally written for the September/October 2023 issue of Preservation Connecticut News. See the end of the article for an update from author Michael Forino. Connecticut is home to thousands of churches, temples, and other religious landmarks. Many...
by Preservation CT | Jan 19, 2024 | Demolition
19th century (1830-1870 era), post and beam commercial building just outside the National Register district. Thought to be a former warehouse for John Boynton who owned several mills in town. Photo credits: Coventry Historical Society Demolition notice posted on...
by Preservation CT | Dec 15, 2023 | Request for Proposals
Preservation Connecticut is seeking a professional who meets or exceeds the professional qualifications listed under the Secretary of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Professional Qualification Standards as expanded and revised in 1997 (62 CFR 33708, June...
by Preservation CT | Nov 27, 2023 | Organization
We love the work we do across Connecticut, but it is only possible with support from our members. Please remember us this giving season and consider making a tax-deductible donation for preserving historic buildings and the communities they help foster. Donate...
by Preservation CT | Nov 20, 2023 | Education, Event
Preservation Connecticut and the State Historic Preservation Office invite all local historic district commissioners from surrounding communities to attend this training session hosted by the City of Milford. We’re hoping that review of the LHD basics along with some...
by Preservation CT | Nov 20, 2023 | Education, Event
Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00 PM via Zoom Preservation Connecticut and the State Historic Preservation Office along with our virtual “host” the Norwich Historic District Commission, invite all local historic district commissioners, building officials and planners...
by Preservation CT | Nov 20, 2023 | Education, Event
Preservation Connecticut and the State Historic Preservation Office invite all local historic district commissioners from surrounding communities to attend this training session hosted by the City of Milford. We’re hoping that review of the LHD basics along with some...
by Preservation CT | Oct 17, 2023 | Funding, Press
October 17, 2023. Hamden, CT. Preservation Connecticut is pleased to announce its 2023 Maintenance & Repair grant recipients. These grants are funded through the Community Investment Act and support work on historic buildings of religious organizations. In the...
by Preservation CT | Oct 17, 2023 | Event
Join us for an IN PERSON Talking About Preservation to wrap up the fall series! We’ll be at the Dudley Farm, located at 2351 Durham Road in Guilford, on Saturday, November 4th at 1:00-2:30pm. Beth Payne, Museum Director, will talk about the museum’s ongoing...
by Preservation CT | Oct 17, 2023 | Event
Sarah Jack & Josh Hutchinson, Co-founders/Co-hosts, End Witch Hunts Nonprofit Organization, Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project & Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast Join us on Wednesday October 25th at noon when we will be joined by Sarah...
by Preservation CT | Oct 11, 2023 | Demolition
3,278 square foot mixed use brick building. Built c.1890, contributing resource in the Chapel Street National Register District. Objections letters submitted to Building Official, Robert Dillon, 200 Orange Street, Room 501, New Haven, CT...
by Preservation CT | Oct 11, 2023 | Demolition
Nichols Farmhouse/William H. Putnam house, contributing resource in the Hartford Colony National Register District. Built c.1850, remodeled and enlarged 1900, 1931-1933, 2000. 6,710 square feet. Objections letters submitted to Steven Cardelle, Building Official. 15...
by Preservation CT | Sep 26, 2023 | Education, Event
Join us on Wednesday October 18th at noon to hear from Madison renovation and designs experts Travis and Felicia Gulick on the challenges of integrating modern conveniences into historic houses while retaining significant architectural features. The Gulicks will...
by Preservation CT | Sep 26, 2023 | Education, Event
Join us on Wednesday October 11th at noon to hear about the recent work of PCT interns to document sites listed in the The Negro Traveler’s Green Book. Published from 1938 to 1966, this publication provided information on hotels, salons, restaurants and other services...
by Preservation CT | Sep 26, 2023 | Education, Event
Kristen Lopez, Education & Training Director, Connecticut Main Street Center Join us on Wednesday October 4th at noon for our first session of the fall series! Connecticut Main Street Center staff person, Kristen Lopez, will talk about the organization’s mission...
