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Plaster Restoration and Repair

Plaster Restoration and Repair

ByChristine Bush July 7, 2020

Greetings everyone, Oscar the Grotesque here, joining you for another week to look more closely at Adirondack architecture, historic buildings, and preservation opportunities. This week I am joined by my special guest Tom Podhrazsky owner of  White Pine Studio. Tom…

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PAINTING WITH OSCAR

PAINTING WITH OSCAR

ByChristine Bush May 19, 2020

Greetings everyone, Oscar the Grotesque here, joining you for another week to look more closely at Adirondack architecture, historic buildings, and preservation opportunities. This week it looks like Spring is finally here to stay, and summer is in our sights!…

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Oscar’s Observations: Eavesdropping

Oscar’s Observations: Eavesdropping

ByNolan Cool April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

By Christine Bush Oscar here, ready to bring you a new take on looking more closely at Adirondack architecture, historic buildings, and preservation opportunities. Last week, I mentioned that I reside on the eave* of an 1850s Adirondack farmhouse. This…

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Oscar’s Observations: Your Preservation Resource

Oscar’s Observations: Your Preservation Resource

ByNolan Cool April 7, 2020April 9, 2020

By Christine Bush Greetings All, My name is Oscar. I’m a friendly gargoyle with a certain expertise on observing historic buildings. My normal job is to protect my home by warding off evil, but my most important job is guarding…

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Paint Colors in Adirondack Architecture

Paint Colors in Adirondack Architecture

ByMary-Nell Bockman March 20, 2015December 22, 2021

By Mary B. Hotaling. Choices of exterior colors for Adirondack buildings have historically been governed by availability of paints, preferences for style, and the owners’ desire for either visibility or privacy. One source of paint was provided by the mountains…

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Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for New York State’s Adirondack region, with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the region’s unique and diverse architectural heritage.

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      • NOMINATIONS
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    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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