May is National Preservation Month and to celebrate Historic Tacoma is offering an informative series of lectures covering architectural identification, window repair, historic landscaping, and lighting. A community forum will close the series featuring a moderated panel discussion on rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of neighborhood landmarks.
You won't want to miss this series which takes place in the majestic setting of the historic Pythian Hall in downtown Tacoma. Call or email today to order your tickets. Lectures are free to Historic Tacoma members and $8 per ticket for general public, or $25 for the series. Join Historic Tacoma today and save!
Series details:
May 3:
ID Required: Residential Architectural Styles from 1880-1930 -
Caroline T. Swope, Ph.D., a Historic Tacoma board member and architectural historian at Seattle Central Community College, will guide you through a maze of house styles. Bring photos of your house!
May 10:
Vinyl is for Records: True Window Repair, Restoration and Replacement -
Learn how to fix simple window challenges and how to appropriately replace old windows. Presented by Troy Axe from Legacy Renovation and Lisa Distefano of Bear Wood Windows, Inc.
May 17:
Get the Dirt: Landscaping for Historic Properties -
Susan Black, of Susan Black & Associates, Landscape Architects will guide you through the various options for period appropriate foundation plantings, trees, and garden designs.
May 24:
See the Light: Period Appropriate Lighting -
Renee Peru and Kristine Kyle of the Antique Lighting Company join forces with John and Amber Bray of Tacoma's Maiden Faire. Learn the various styles and challenges associated with period inspired lighting.
May 31:
Community Forum Dessert Potluck -
A moderated panel discussion on the rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of neighborhood landmarks. Discuss public policy issues with city policy makers, developers and neighborhood activists. Come at 7pm with a dessert to share and we'll chat informally before the 7:30pm program.
This event is free for members and general public.
Tickets are $8 per lecture for the general public ($25 for series) and free for Historic Tacoma members (join online now!). Non-members may order series tickets via Brown Paper Ticket or pay at the door
The series will be held at the Knights of Pythias Hall, 926 ½ Broadway Street in downtown Tacoma. Lectures start at 7pm and a question and answer period will be held following each lecture. ADA access is available via the "Court C" entrance located behind the building.
For more information, call 253-591-2026, or mailto:info@historictacoma.net. You can visit Historic Tacoma at their website at www.HistoricTacoma.net
Event sponsored by Historic Tacoma and Artifacts Consulting
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