Few elements of a building contribute to its architectural character than windows and window sashes. The window muntin design details differ by date. Click here to open a PDF file, for a great read by James L. Garvin of the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources on: The evolution of window sashes. [Read more]
Old House Restoration or Remuddling?
The newspapers said this is an old house restoration. Obviously they have no idea what they were writing about. This house received a Restoration Award by the Freehold NJ Historic Preservation Commission. A board of supposedly "qualified" people issued this award. Let's look a bit further and see what a mess was created. What is [...]
Brandwashed by Businesses
Brandwashed – Brain washed. That’s what is happening to everyone each day bit by bit and it is just impossible to avoid. You and I – the public – the consumers – human beings - are being controlled and programmed as if we were robots. Our life and way of thinking is influenced so much to [...]
Raritan Landing – Restoration of Historic Onderdonk House
This Raritan Landing historic house is listed on the Historic Register but has unfortunately been neglected by the owner and Historic Preservation Commission. This is a follow-up to a previous article, Piscataway History in Danger. Historic Preservation Commission Fails – Homeowners and commissions Must Understand they are Stewards for Historic Houses The citizens of Piscataway NJ […]
Modern Architects and Historic Preservation
Caution - your historic building can end up like this! There are architects that are Historic Preservation Architects and Architects that are not. There is a big difference and an important one, especially if you have an older building. If you have an old building and you value its historic style and features but need [...]