Events
Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind your drywall? Well, this house is currently "naked" - the plaster is down and you can see all the "guts"! Joe and Diana will talk about their process of acquiring a foreclosed home, demolition, framing, plumbing, and electric work. They were recently featured in a Des Moines Register article about DIYers.
This meeting is the first of a "before and after" series. We will revisit Joe and Diana's project when they are done to help celebrate!
- When: August 7, 2010
Time: 9:30-11:00
Where: 109 E. Washington
Historic Preservation Basics Workshop and National Register–In-Depth Workshop
Presented by the State Historic Preservation Office
In Partnership with Madison County Historic Preservation Commission
- Madison County Historical Complex
815 South 2nd Avenue
Winterset, Iowa
August 19 and 20, 2010
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
Historic Preservation Basics Workshop and National Register–In-Depth Workshop
Presented by the State Historic Preservation Office
In Partnership with Madison County Historic Preservation Commission
- Madison County Historical Complex
815 South 2nd Avenue
Winterset, Iowa
August 19 and 20, 2010
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
Sept 16 Drake Neighborhood Historical Survey Web Site Unveiling and Call for Volunteers
Researchers working on the Drake Neighborhood Historical Survey will host a public meeting 6:30 pm Thursday, September 16, to present preliminary findings and unveil an online database of historical photos and property data. Anyone with interest in neighborhood history and development is invited to attend at First Christian Church, 2500 University Avenue (free parking off 25th).
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
“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 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
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
