Historic renovation and re-use are particularly delicate forms of architecture. They demand active research and a desire to understand a building's contribution yesterday as well as its potential contribution in the future.
The historic renovation of homes and buildings has become a very popular movement across North America. The National Trust for Historic Preservation (http://www.nationaltrust.org/) provides grants and guidance to organizations and individuals who are interested in renovating and/or preserving historical buildings.
Hartford, Conn. / Northside Institutions
Neighborhood Alliance, Inc.
The Victorian Lady was constructed in 1890 as
a single-family home in the then-affluent neighborhood of Asylum Hill. The Queen
Anne-style home drew the attention and admiration of its neighbors, among them
Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
For property owners looking to permanently protect their historic properties, one of the most effective legal tools available is the preservation easement a private legal interest conveyed by a property owner to a preservation organization or to a government entity.
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