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Finding Olmsteds
Entrance to Khakum Wood. (Courtesy of the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.)Christopher Wigren, Deputy Director Parks,...
New Haven: Planning Study & Emergency Stabilization for 198 River St./Bigelow Boiler Complex DEADLINE: September 21, 2021
The City of New Haven is requesting proposals from a consultant with demonstrated experience in stabilizing compromised historic industrial structures and utilizing the Secretary of the Interior...
187 Shore Road, Greenwich
Historic Greenwich Landmark, the John W. Alfonse Cottage. Built in 1898. Posted 8/24/2021 For objections, contact Division of Buildings by August 30th IN WRITING: Attn: William Marr, 101 Field...
”Picturing History: Historic Barns of Connecticut” Photography Contest Gallery Opening at Hunt Hill Farm, New Milford
Thanks to our photographers and voters, you helped us raise appreciation for the Connecticut barn and over $7,000 to support our work during the 2020 GogoPhoto contest! Our jury carefully picked 36...
Talking About Preservation: Unconscious Influence: Olmsted’s Hartford
October 6th: Unconscious Influence: Olmsted’s Hartford Don Poland, Goman + York Advisory Services On Wednesday, October 6th, Dr. Don Poland will join us to discuss the social-cultural milieu that...
Talking About Preservation: The Sustainable Historic House
September 29th: The Sustainable Historic House Marena Wisniewski, State Historic Preservation Office On Wednesday, September 29th, we will be joined by Marena Wisniewski, National Register...
Talking About Preservation: Protecting the Parkway
September 22nd: Protecting the Parkway Wes Haynes, Merritt Parkway Conservancy Join us for the first noontime chat of our Fall Series on Wednesday, September 22nd! We’ll hear from one of our...
New Blog Series! Living History: Pond-Weed House, Darien
It’s been a longtime goal of Preservation Connecticut to document preservation projects from start to finish. Typically, this process has been completed in the form of before-and-after photos and...
184 Middlesex Road, Darien
3,250 square foot house, built c. 1872. Submitted on 7/11/2022. Submit written objections within 21 days to the Darien Building Official: Michael Vitti, Darien Town Hall, Building Department, Office...