New Albany is a state of mind … but whose? Since 2004, we’ve been observing the contemporary scene in this slowly awakening old river town. If it’s true that a pre-digital stopped clock is right twice a day, when will New Albany learn to tell time?
Windows are undoubtedly one of the most important architectural features of a home or building.
There’s a great essay by Bob Yapp posted over at www.newalbanypreservation.com called “Of Paint and Windows, Replace or Repair – That is the Question”. Look in the News section. Bob warns of being suckered in by the “big lie” that original materials are no good anymore. It’s a lie perpetuated by millions of $ of advertising.
What can we do?
Educate – Federal tax credits could be potentially be available for such projects: http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/index.html. This could greatly reduce the cost of the project. Got questions? Contact me or Laura Renwick (284-4534) at Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.
Celebrate – the job that Matt and Jessica Bergman have done at their Market Street loft (Treet’s Bakery on the ground floor) is amazing and a testimonial to what can be done. The windows set the tone for the entire restoration there.
Ted Fulmore New Albany Historic Preservation Commission
Windows are undoubtedly one of the most important architectural features of a home or building.
ReplyDeleteThere’s a great essay by Bob Yapp posted over at www.newalbanypreservation.com called “Of Paint and Windows, Replace or Repair – That is the Question”. Look in the News section. Bob warns of being suckered in by the “big lie” that original materials are no good anymore. It’s a lie perpetuated by millions of $ of advertising.
What can we do?
Educate – Federal tax credits could be potentially be available for such projects: http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/index.html. This could greatly reduce the cost of the project. Got questions? Contact me or Laura Renwick (284-4534) at Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.
Celebrate – the job that Matt and Jessica Bergman have done at their Market Street loft (Treet’s Bakery on the ground floor) is amazing and a testimonial to what can be done. The windows set the tone for the entire restoration there.
Ted Fulmore
New Albany Historic Preservation Commission