Events
The September meeting is cancelled!
Please attend any of the upcoming renovation or preservation events instead.
The 14th Annual River Bend Historic Home Tour will take place September 11-12!
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club, in cooperation with the River Bend Neighborhood Association will be partering to offer several workshops and demonstrations at various times during the tour. Des Moines Rehabbers Club organizer Steve Wilke-Shapiro will be available to answer Historic Tax Credit and general renovation questions at the former Frank D. Jackson mansion.
Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour or in advance at the Ingersoll Dahls or online at the neighborhood organization web site.
The 14th Annual River Bend Historic Home Tour will take place September 11-12!
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club, in cooperation with the River Bend Neighborhood Association will be partering to offer several workshops and demonstrations at various times during the tour. Des Moines Rehabbers Club organizer Steve Wilke-Shapiro will be available to answer Historic Tax Credit and general renovation questions at the former Frank D. Jackson mansion.
Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour or in advance at the Ingersoll Dahls or online at the neighborhood organization web site.
Architecture @ Hand Walking Tours
When: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16
Where: Meet at 400 Locust, Suite 100
Cost: $10
This event is sponsored by the Iowa Architectural Foundation
Vintage Red Oak has partnered with the State Historical Society of Iowa to host the state's annual historic preservation conference.
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC) is pleased to host two nationally recognized experts on stabilization and preservation of historic masonry buildings for a FREE one-day workshop titled "Mortar Matters" in Des Moines.
Workshop topics include historic masonry, stucco, terra cotta, and chinking; problems of moisture damage-causes and solutions; preparing mortar specifications; and evaluating qualifications of masonry contractors.
Schedule
8:30am Registration (Includes light breakfast)
9:00am Historic Mason & Mortar
10:45am Case Studies of Buildings
MORTAR MATTERS will be held at the State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust, DSM, IA 50319. COSC presents a free daylong seminar with two nationally recognized experts on preservation of historic masonry buildings. David Arbogast and John Speweik address solutions for moisture damage, preparing mortar, case studies of historic buildings and how to choose a qualified contractor. Lunch provided and registration required. Contact COSC's Leslie Berckes at 515-707-2787 or leslie@icosc.com.
Learn more at http://icosc.com/programs_workshops.asp#MortarSe....
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Learn insightful information about how to get a 12-15 year paint job for 1/2 the price of siding while maintaining good moisture permeability rate, limiting rot, and more. Yapp addresses time-saving tools, lead paint removal, power washing, primers, chalking and paint options. Includes a question and answer segment as well as handouts.
Presented for free by Center on Sustainable Communities
Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010
Time: 1:00-3:00pm (registration starts at 12:30)
Location: Mickle Neighborhood Resource Center
Learn about safe lead paint and glass removal, epoxy wood repair, glazing putty application, weather stripping and sash installation. As a sustainable alternative to replacing windows, Yapp demonstrates that it's easy to improve the performance of an existing window.
Presented for free by Center on Sustainable Communities
Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010
Time: 9:00-11:00am (registration starts at 8:30)
Location: Mickle Neighborhood Resource Center
1620 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
