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Helpful Resources for Properly Preserving your Home's Architectural Value

        The Pelham Preservation & Garden Society is committed to providing homeowners with the resources needed to achieve the best possible results in restoring and preserving historic homes.  The best way to obtain this information is by becoming a member, which will give you access to our Historic Resource Guide, advice on accessing historic photos and documents about your home and access to a communal pool of salvaged architectural elements and materials collected by our members.

         This website is provided through the generosity of our members to provide information to assist homeowners in home improvement projects, including a bulletin board with comments and reviews from our members regarding individuals and businesses that provide preservation-minded restoration and maintenance services in Pelham.  Also provided below are Preservation Briefs from the National Park Service discussing the pros and cons of various restoration techniques.

 

 

Check out the National Park Service Standards for Preservation of Historic Structures.

National Park Service Preservation Briefs on:

Exterior Additions to Historic Homes

Preserving Interior Elements of Historic Homes

Repair & Replacement of Wood Roofs

Maintenance & Repair of Slate Roofs

Maintenance & Repair of Tile Roofs

Repairing Plaster Walls & Ceilings

Preserving Ornamental Plaster Details 

Preservation of Exterior Stucco

Interior Painting of Historic Homes

Preservation of Leaded & Stained Glass Windows

Preserving Historic Tile Floors

 

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Identifying Architectural Styles

The first step in your home
restoration or preservation project

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"Pelham By Design" Books

      The Society has developed a substantial collection of books on architecture and historic preservation as part of its "Pelham By Design" Collection -- a special section in the Pelham Public Library, located at the corner of Wolfs Lane and Colonial Avenue.  These books have been specially selected by preservation specialists to assist you with your home restoration project.  Click on the icon above to see a complete list of these books.

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Preservation Bulletin Board

Pelham Bulletin Board of Preservation Resources
 
      Many of our members have had experience in undertaking home improvement projects that have respected the architectural history and integrity of their homes.  The above bulletin board contains ideas and suggested resources for preservation and restoration projects.

(Please Note:  The Pelham Preservation Society does not recommend or endorse any of the products or services noted on this bulletin board;  homeowners should make an independent determination of the appropriate provider for specific work to be undertaken.)

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Old House Journal Bulletin Board
 
several bulletin boards where readers and subscribers have posted
architectural restoration ideas and information.

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Interior Finishes

Ideas and information to help you get started
in finishing the interior of your historic home.


Preservation Bulletins from the
National Park Service
 
     For over 25 years, the Technical Preservation Services division of the National Park Service has helped homeowners, preservation professionals, organizations, and government agencies by publishing easy-to-read guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings. 
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Preserving Commercial Storefronts

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Technical Guidance from the New York State Historic Preservation Office

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