PRESERVATION SERVICES
“The greenest building is the one that already exists.”
Carl Elefante, former president of the American Institute of Architects
Historic Ithaca provides technical and logistical support to individuals, organizations, and municipal governments in preserving our heritage and to foster awareness of the historic resources in our community.
Our current research fees are $50/hour. Please contact us to discuss larger projects.
For more information, contact christine@historicithaca.org or call 607-273-6633.
CONSULTATIONS
Historic Ithaca’s Preservation Services can provide the expertise of an architectural conservator to owners of older and historic properties. Through site visits and consultations, our trained staff examine and assess a building’s problems and recommend corrective or preventive measures, working with building owners to select interior and exterior treatments appropriate to the historic fabric.
REPAIR & RESTORATIONS
Through our Work Preserve program at Significant Elements, our architectural salvage store, we are able to offer services including sash repair, furniture repair, and hardware restoration.
RESOURCE SURVEYS &
HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
We provide support to individuals and groups nominating historic properties to the National Register of Historic Places and for local historic designation. We can assist with identifying funding sources where available and applicable. We have a long track record of providing consultant services to municipalities and other groups undertaking cultural resource surveys, historic structure reports, and similar projects.
HOUSE HISTORIES
What stories does your house have to share?
Our staff will research the complete history of your home or commercial building and present the findings to you in a keepsake binder. Includes:
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Complete deed history
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Names and occupations of past owners and inhabitants
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An assessment of changes over time
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High-resolution digital images documenting historic features
