Preservation Artisans Guild member Mary McMurray (Art First Colors for Architecture) received the distinctive DeMuro Award this year for her exceptional contributions to the work on the lower façade of ... The post The Hollywood Theater: The Restoration of Painted Surfaces on the Lower Façade appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Kendall Ross Bean and Piano Finders co-founder, Karen Earle Lile, have been released from NDAs this month, and are now allowed to reveal previously undisclosed details ... The post Hidden Stories of Iconic Lost Lennon-Ono-Green-Warhol Piano appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
We’ve provided a transcript of David’s discussion below: It is another sunny, beautiful day here at the Victorian Belle, a great time to look at the stained-glass windows that have ... The post Stained Glass Tour at Portland’s historic Victorian Belle Mansion appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
We’re pleased and proud to share this Old House Journal article featuring the work Karla Pearlstein, President, and co-founder of Preservation Artisans Guild, has done on her historic firehouse in ... The post Karla Pearlstein’s Historic Portland Firehouse Featured in Old House Journal appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
Historically, canvas rugs, also known as floorcloths, first came to fashion in 18th century England with the wealthy set; intended to mimic expensive floor treatments like parquet flooring, tile, and marble, ... The post Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Ariel Grace Design appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
Bruce Rosenbaum is about as Steampunk as you can get. Dubbed the Steampunk Guru by the Wall Street Journal and named Steampunk Evangelist by Wired Magazine, Mr. Rosenbaum’s dedication to his craft is evident in ... The post Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Bruce Rosenbaum | ModVic appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
If you think historic preservation is the archaic, lofty pursuit of the stately elite, the folks at the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) beg to differ. They’ll convince you that historic ... The post The Architectural Heritage Center Helps People Discover Their “Inner Preservationist” appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
Queen Victoria reigned over Great Britain from 1837 until her death in 1901. In America, the term “Victorian Architecture” has become a catchphrase to describe any of a number of ... The post Portland Houses in the Victorian Age appeared first on Preservation Artisans Guild.| Preservation Artisans Guild
Special thanks to Bradley Streeper of Gold Leaf Restoration (one of our newest members) for opening his studio to fellow Preservation Artisan Guild members and guests for a private tour earlier this ...| Preservation Artisans Guild
In Part One, “Care Of Your Antique Victorian Picture Frames,” we looked at how Victorian frames were made, from their molding and ornament, to the various finishing techniques used to ...| Preservation Artisans Guild
