Keystone Preservation Group
Historic Preservation, Architectural Conservation, Scope Consultation, RITC Consulting
Historic Preservation, Architectural Conservation, Scope Consultation, RITC Consulting
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News
December 10, 2009
With December upon us, we continue working hard to complete projects by the end of the year. We have spent an extensive amount of time in
Washington, DC recently, assisting with an historic preservation survey to identify significant features and potential conservation treatment issues within
the Cannon House Office Building. We have also both been working on the Souderton Historic District and Meadowlands Museum.
Chris is in the midst of analyzing more than 500 paint samples (literally) for Willow Hall in Morristown, NJ, Franklin Inn in East Millstone, NJ, the DuCret
School of Art in Plainfield, NJ, Glenburn in Riverdale, NJ, the Vail House at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, NJ and the Pool House at Morven in Princeton,
NJ. He also plans to start the next phase of paint analysis for Bowlsby-DeGelleke House in Parsippany, NJ within the next few weeks.
Shelby has been exceptionally busy wrapping up survey and assessment for the statewide survey of historic African American sites, and is also working
on several ITC projects including the Steelton lofts outside of Harrisburg.
We would like to sincerely thank all of our clients for an exceptional 2009, and look forward to an even better 2010.
September 9, 2009
We had an exceptionally busy summer, and continue to be busy into the fall. Some of our current work includes:
- Continued work on an historic preservation survey database for the Cannon House of Representatives' Office Building.
- Conservation and reinstallation of mosaic tiles on the main facade of Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia.
- Historic research and materials analysis for the Meadowlands Museum.
- Continued RITC consultation for St. Stanislaus, Steelton, the Altland Building and Bell Telephone Building.
- Conservation testing program for Somerville Borough Hall.
- Finishes analyses for Somerville Borough Hall, Franklin Inn and Vail Mansion.
- Conditions survey and recommendations for Union Mill in Baltimore.
April 10, 2009
As usual, April has proven to already be a busy month for us as construction season nears and some of our projects receive more funding
opportunities. Shelby continues to develop the RITC side of the company, and we are working on many projects throughout the Commonwealth
including several buildings in York, a large educational complex in Steelton, an orphanage in Nanticoke, and the Princeton Club in Philadelphia. In addition
to the African American survey project, which Shelby will be presenting at the Annual Black History Conference in May, she continues to work on two
active National Register nominations and with her local museum on their next publication. Chris has been asked to teach a class on architectural
conservation at Drew University in May, and will focus specifically on the analysis, assessment and historical interpretation of finishes and mortars wihtin
the context of historic structures reports. Recognizing the importance of historic preservation within our community, he is also donating a package of
professional services for the annual Mercer Museum Auction to benefit the Bucks County Historical Society. Work will be beginning shortly on Willow
Hall, a significant historic mansion in Morristown, NJ, and work continues for Old North Church, University Cottage Club, South Orange Village and other
properties.
And finally, one of our projects (The Lippincott in Wilmington, DE) will be receiving a Preservation Achievement Award from the Preservation Alliance next
month. Thanks to all at Market-Preservation Associates and Preservation Initiatives for having us on your project team.
April 2, 2009
March was an exceptionally busy month. Shelby has continued her work on the statewide survey of historic African American neighborhoods in
Pennsylvania. We both worked on community surveys for Stroudsburg, Bedford, Washington and Indiana (a lot of driving, but a lot of interesting
information). Chris has been working on and finalizing several reports on historic building materials, including those for Liberty Hall, South Orange
Village, East Jersey Olde Towne, the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Phoenixville Steel Works, Old North Church and Reeves-Reed Arboretum. We are
now producing replication discs for every mortar we analyze as a standard service, and have generated a library of more than 200 custom mortars.
We have also been in the news lately as we continue to generate an awareness of the positive impact of historic preservation. Recent newsworthy
topics include our continued role in listing the Souderton Historic District and Shelby's involvement with the Sellersville Museum:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/27/2009/march/23/recognition-preservation-for-architectu
re.html
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?dept_id=187822&PAG=461&newsid=20235628
http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2008/11/30/news/srv0000003980631.txt
February 8, 2009
Last month, we completed and submitted a draft National Register nomination for the Souderton Historic District, a document which included a
contextual assessment of the evolution of the borough and the survey and recordation of approximately 600 individual resources. In addition, we have
recently completed or are currently working on the analysis and interpretation of historic building materials for the Bowlsby-DeGelleke House
(Parsippany, NJ), the Butler Museum (Butler, NJ), South Orange Village Hall (South Orange, NJ), The Dr. Lewis Condict House (Morristown, NJ) and
others. We will be working with the American Institute of Architects, Bucks County, for a presentation on the application of the federal rehabilitation
investment tax credit program in the next few weeks.
November 3, 2008
Keystone Preservation has been awarded a contract to complete a National Register Nomination for the Souderton (PA) Historic District. Our work will
include a comprehensive district survey, archival research, historical assessment, database and the submission of a National Register Nomination to
PHMC and the National Park Service.
October 15, 2008
New projects are underway. We have recently begun consultation on RITC programs for the former Steelton High School in Steelton, PA, and will be
starting three projects in York, PA by the end of the month. A note to our clients: We are updating our marketing materials and will be providing you
with comprehensive packages in the near future.
June 17, 2008
The summer of 2008 promises to be a busy one. We recently completed final construction evaluations for two significant historic industrial complexes:
American Tobacco (Durham, NC) and American Locomotive (Providence, RI). In addition to our continued work on historic finishes from Liberty Hall, the
statewide survey for the African American Museum, conservation/construction study for Fort Christian and ongoing involvement with the United States
Capitol Complex, we have started several new projects. We are working on a number of studies which will not only provide information on historic
building materials but will also assist in understanding how historic buildings have changed over time. These include the Boudinot-Southard property,
the James Brice House and several buildings at Waterloo Village.
May 2, 2008
As restoration season gets into full gear, Keystone is working on a number of challenging and diverse projects, including the continuation of a statewide
survey for the African American Museum, RITC programs for the Princeton Club, St. Stanislaus Institute and Bell Telephone Buildings, finishes analyses
for Liberty Hall and Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, conditions surveys and materials analysis for the Hoboken Public Library, the restoration of
exterior stucco for the Black Horse Inn, and a database/survey project for the United States Capitol Complex in Washington, DC. More updates to
come!
March 28, 2008
Keystone Preservation is pleased to announce that Shelby Weaver Splain has joined the firm as Director of Preservation Services. Shelby brings a
wealth of experience with historic resource studies including National Register Nominations, Historic Resource Surveys and Historic Structures Reports.
Her work has been commended by agencies and organizations such as Preservation Pennsylvania, New Jersey Future Smart Growth, New Jersey Historic
Preservation Office, NCPE and NCPTT. She is currently working on a statewide resource survey for the Pennsylvania African American Museum, a
National Register Nomination and RITC program for the St. Stanislaus Institute, and an RITC program for The Princeton Club.
December 10, 2009
With December upon us, we continue working hard to complete projects by the end of the year. We have spent an extensive amount of time in
Washington, DC recently, assisting with an historic preservation survey to identify significant features and potential conservation treatment issues within
the Cannon House Office Building. We have also both been working on the Souderton Historic District and Meadowlands Museum.
Chris is in the midst of analyzing more than 500 paint samples (literally) for Willow Hall in Morristown, NJ, Franklin Inn in East Millstone, NJ, the DuCret
School of Art in Plainfield, NJ, Glenburn in Riverdale, NJ, the Vail House at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, NJ and the Pool House at Morven in Princeton,
NJ. He also plans to start the next phase of paint analysis for Bowlsby-DeGelleke House in Parsippany, NJ within the next few weeks.
Shelby has been exceptionally busy wrapping up survey and assessment for the statewide survey of historic African American sites, and is also working
on several ITC projects including the Steelton lofts outside of Harrisburg.
We would like to sincerely thank all of our clients for an exceptional 2009, and look forward to an even better 2010.
September 9, 2009
We had an exceptionally busy summer, and continue to be busy into the fall. Some of our current work includes:
- Continued work on an historic preservation survey database for the Cannon House of Representatives' Office Building.
- Conservation and reinstallation of mosaic tiles on the main facade of Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia.
- Historic research and materials analysis for the Meadowlands Museum.
- Continued RITC consultation for St. Stanislaus, Steelton, the Altland Building and Bell Telephone Building.
- Conservation testing program for Somerville Borough Hall.
- Finishes analyses for Somerville Borough Hall, Franklin Inn and Vail Mansion.
- Conditions survey and recommendations for Union Mill in Baltimore.
April 10, 2009
As usual, April has proven to already be a busy month for us as construction season nears and some of our projects receive more funding
opportunities. Shelby continues to develop the RITC side of the company, and we are working on many projects throughout the Commonwealth
including several buildings in York, a large educational complex in Steelton, an orphanage in Nanticoke, and the Princeton Club in Philadelphia. In addition
to the African American survey project, which Shelby will be presenting at the Annual Black History Conference in May, she continues to work on two
active National Register nominations and with her local museum on their next publication. Chris has been asked to teach a class on architectural
conservation at Drew University in May, and will focus specifically on the analysis, assessment and historical interpretation of finishes and mortars wihtin
the context of historic structures reports. Recognizing the importance of historic preservation within our community, he is also donating a package of
professional services for the annual Mercer Museum Auction to benefit the Bucks County Historical Society. Work will be beginning shortly on Willow
Hall, a significant historic mansion in Morristown, NJ, and work continues for Old North Church, University Cottage Club, South Orange Village and other
properties.
And finally, one of our projects (The Lippincott in Wilmington, DE) will be receiving a Preservation Achievement Award from the Preservation Alliance next
month. Thanks to all at Market-Preservation Associates and Preservation Initiatives for having us on your project team.
April 2, 2009
March was an exceptionally busy month. Shelby has continued her work on the statewide survey of historic African American neighborhoods in
Pennsylvania. We both worked on community surveys for Stroudsburg, Bedford, Washington and Indiana (a lot of driving, but a lot of interesting
information). Chris has been working on and finalizing several reports on historic building materials, including those for Liberty Hall, South Orange
Village, East Jersey Olde Towne, the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Phoenixville Steel Works, Old North Church and Reeves-Reed Arboretum. We are
now producing replication discs for every mortar we analyze as a standard service, and have generated a library of more than 200 custom mortars.
We have also been in the news lately as we continue to generate an awareness of the positive impact of historic preservation. Recent newsworthy
topics include our continued role in listing the Souderton Historic District and Shelby's involvement with the Sellersville Museum:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/27/2009/march/23/recognition-preservation-for-architectu
re.html
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?dept_id=187822&PAG=461&newsid=20235628
http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2008/11/30/news/srv0000003980631.txt
February 8, 2009
Last month, we completed and submitted a draft National Register nomination for the Souderton Historic District, a document which included a
contextual assessment of the evolution of the borough and the survey and recordation of approximately 600 individual resources. In addition, we have
recently completed or are currently working on the analysis and interpretation of historic building materials for the Bowlsby-DeGelleke House
(Parsippany, NJ), the Butler Museum (Butler, NJ), South Orange Village Hall (South Orange, NJ), The Dr. Lewis Condict House (Morristown, NJ) and
others. We will be working with the American Institute of Architects, Bucks County, for a presentation on the application of the federal rehabilitation
investment tax credit program in the next few weeks.
November 3, 2008
Keystone Preservation has been awarded a contract to complete a National Register Nomination for the Souderton (PA) Historic District. Our work will
include a comprehensive district survey, archival research, historical assessment, database and the submission of a National Register Nomination to
PHMC and the National Park Service.
October 15, 2008
New projects are underway. We have recently begun consultation on RITC programs for the former Steelton High School in Steelton, PA, and will be
starting three projects in York, PA by the end of the month. A note to our clients: We are updating our marketing materials and will be providing you
with comprehensive packages in the near future.
June 17, 2008
The summer of 2008 promises to be a busy one. We recently completed final construction evaluations for two significant historic industrial complexes:
American Tobacco (Durham, NC) and American Locomotive (Providence, RI). In addition to our continued work on historic finishes from Liberty Hall, the
statewide survey for the African American Museum, conservation/construction study for Fort Christian and ongoing involvement with the United States
Capitol Complex, we have started several new projects. We are working on a number of studies which will not only provide information on historic
building materials but will also assist in understanding how historic buildings have changed over time. These include the Boudinot-Southard property,
the James Brice House and several buildings at Waterloo Village.
May 2, 2008
As restoration season gets into full gear, Keystone is working on a number of challenging and diverse projects, including the continuation of a statewide
survey for the African American Museum, RITC programs for the Princeton Club, St. Stanislaus Institute and Bell Telephone Buildings, finishes analyses
for Liberty Hall and Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, conditions surveys and materials analysis for the Hoboken Public Library, the restoration of
exterior stucco for the Black Horse Inn, and a database/survey project for the United States Capitol Complex in Washington, DC. More updates to
come!
March 28, 2008
Keystone Preservation is pleased to announce that Shelby Weaver Splain has joined the firm as Director of Preservation Services. Shelby brings a
wealth of experience with historic resource studies including National Register Nominations, Historic Resource Surveys and Historic Structures Reports.
Her work has been commended by agencies and organizations such as Preservation Pennsylvania, New Jersey Future Smart Growth, New Jersey Historic
Preservation Office, NCPE and NCPTT. She is currently working on a statewide resource survey for the Pennsylvania African American Museum, a
National Register Nomination and RITC program for the St. Stanislaus Institute, and an RITC program for The Princeton Club.
