Paterson (NJ) Seeks Funds for Green Renovation of Historic Armory

Paterson, New Jersey is considering a renovation of its 113-year-old Armory on Market Street into a state-of-the-art, ... project. Retrofitting existing buildings with energy-efficient and other green design features must [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:49:41

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Obamamania!

There are so many great articles about Obama all over the place that it's impossible to keep track of them, ... went home, to see what tomorrow would bring. Plans were a little unclear.I went back the next day ... to try and renovate a historic old theater in Northeast Washington, the Atlas Theater. I was involved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:47:00

Red Hook BJ's May Be Part of Big Shopping Mall

The Brooklyn Paper has learned that a proposed BJ's in Red Hook would be part of a much larger project than originally believed. Documents obtained by the paper reveal that developer Joe Sitt wants to renovate a historic ... from architects, calls for a waterfront esplanade, some residential units, several new buildings for shopping [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 21:35:59

Classic Group’s Philip Bates Elected President for Eastern Massachusetts National Assoc. of the Remodeling Industry

LEXINGTON, Mass. — The Classic Group, Inc., architects and custom home builders located in Lexington, is proud to announce Philip Bates, ... a collaborative approach to architecture and building and a clear, deliberate communication approach ... and minor renovations, and historic restoration. The firm is the recipient of many industry awards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:23:44

Forest City Celebrates the Opening of Hamel Mill Lofts

Forest City Enterprises via PR Newswire CLEVELAND, Dec. 19 -- Forest City Enterprises, Inc.(NYSE: FCEA and FCEB) ... , historically renovated rental apartment buildings in Haverhill, Mass. "Hamel Mill Lofts is a great ... the adaptive re-use of a historic, century-old shoe factory complex," said Charles A. Ratner, president [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 16:48:27

Cafe Riche is saved!

So, after I wrote that post on Cafe Riche that some people- based on nothing- claimed I was making up, ... the "historic and architectually beautiful" buildings to renovate them, but it was disputed since ... to start an investigation. He found out that while Ismaelia did the purchasing of downtown buildings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 09:28:39

The Classic Group's Philip Bates Elected President for Eastern Massachusetts National Association of the Remodeling Industry

LEXINGTON, Mass., Jan. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Classic Group, Inc ... residences, practicing a collaborative approach to architecture and building and a clear, deliberate ... construction, major and minor renovations, and historic restoration. The firm is the recipient of many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:17:31

Temecula historians struggle to keep idle historic buildings safe from vandals

Steven Cuevas: The recession has wiped out a lot of jobs in Southern California and across the country. But it's also created a few... like the job of keeping vandals and squatters away from an historic site awaiting renovation. KPCC's Steven Cuevas has the story of a couple that's taken on that duty. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:28

Year in Eater 2008: Single Best Meals

As is the tradition at Eater, our closeout of the year is a survey of friends, industry types, bloggers, and readers ... , but when it reopened it looked exactly the same, more a historical restoration than a renovation [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:49:17

JustQuotes: Presidio Plans, Proposals, And Preservationist Protests

“Over the past 12 years, the nonprofit has renovated hundreds of historic buildings within the 1,491-acre park, many of which had been ready to crumble. The Presidio Trust now leases out these properties as homes and office... [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 15:05:29

Curbed Poll: Harvard Heights HPOZ Craftsman For Sale

Welcome to this version of "New To Market," our look at a listing with a reader vote ... renovated and it's within Harvard Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, also qualifying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 23:27:52

RPI receives proposals for Troy landmark

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today said it has received proposals from developers willing to buy and renovate a downtown office building and Proctor’s theater, the historic Troy landmark vacant since 1978. But the school, through ... together. It also requires that potential buyers detail a plan for the buildings that “will complement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:07:52

Sometimes The Answers Are Within An Arm’s Reach

Early on in the planning stages of the upstairs renovation, ... when she bought the house in 1999, and others are historical in nature. From other paperwork, I’ve ... . Other stuff confirmed/discovered: The original house plans included a brick fireplace [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:04:03

Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring

Want to make a good eco-friendly flooring choice as you renovate your home? By building with reclaimed wood, your floors will achieve instant character and beauty. Whether reclaimed wood is sourced from historic buildings and barns, old wine barrels, or even from the bottom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 00:34:37

I DC

In reply to School Shoes: 1921: There's no question that the loss of these historical buildings is a tragedy ... in the house for 2 years and pay no capital gains on the profit (up to a certain amount)" comes from. And to truly renovate a house like one of these in some cases required hollowing out the whole thing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:09:59

Tommie Smith’s former home to be renovated

This house, formerly home to Tommie Smith, is soon to be renovated by its current owner ... meeting to describe his plans. The house will be moved closer to the street and a second story ... a significant historic structure, the existing facade will be retained, although only as a portion of the face [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:22:23

600 Spring Renovation Making Some Downtowners Gag

Click the image above to view the full photogallery ... , aka, 600 Spring. Developer Barry Shy (who owns numerous buildings downtown) is punching in holes ... efficiency, but also because no expense was spared on materials. It is a one of a kind in this historic [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:22:21

Paul Simon concerts to open renovated Beacon Theatre

Paul Simon will reopen the renovated Beacon Theatre in New York City with two shows on February 13-14 ... the past seven months on its $15 million restoration of the historic 2,800-seat venue that was built [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:17:21

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