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Wine and Windows - Restoring Historic Wood Windows Workshop
   
 

Quarterly Preservation Workshop series offered to
promote sustainability and preservation:
“Preserve This: Wine and Windows – Restoring Historic Wood Windows”

The First Workshop is Thursday, October 23, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Historic Baer Building – New Home to the River City Winery!
321 Pearl Street, New Albany, Indiana

Presenter: Jack P. Patchin, owner of “Ol’ House Experts”

Attendance to this “Wine and Windows” event is Limited to 35 and Reservations are required by calling Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana – 812 284 4534 – or emailing jmartin@historiclandmarks.org  
Light snacks and wine samples will be provided
Cost: FREE

 

3rd Annual New Albany Historic Home Tour - 9/13/2008
   
 

Third Annual New Albany Historic Home Tour
Saturday, September 13th, 2008


Develop New Albany is proud to present this exciting tour which includes some of New Albany’s finest properties in our four local historic districts. Explore nine historic residences and commercial structures and see New Albany as you never have before.  Click here to view the homes on tour.
$15 Adult
$5 Children Under 15

To purchase your ticket in advance visit the locations below, or purchase your ticket the day of the event at the Farmers Market:

The New Albany Farmers Market
Corner of Bank and Market Streets, New Albany
Saturdays August to September

Studio Grill & Pub
209 E. Main Street
New Albany, Indiana 47150

Martha’s Attic 
222 Pearl Street
New Albany, Indiana 47150


For More information email us at HomeTourNA@msn.com or call 812-941-0466


On Tour Day
Your day will begin at the New Albany Farmers Market (Corner of Bank and Market Streets) where you will pick up your Tour Booklet and Driving Map and begin your self-guided tour of New Albany treasures.

Tour Start – 10:00am
Tour End – 5:00pm

 

*Tour proceeds to fund preservation activities in New Albany

 


Commission Expresses Support to HLFI - effort to save homes
   
 

The New Albany Historic Preservation Commission expresses support for Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and the effort to save two homes from demolition. 

Letter to Building Commission April 23, 2007

 


May Preservation Month - Celebrate Preservation in New Albany
   
 

Local Preservation Groups and Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
Plan New Albany, Indiana Preservation Celebrations in May 2007

Walking Tours, Workshops and More.  Visit the EVENTS Tab for all the details.  May is full of events celebrating Preservation in New Albany!


 

Planning Exterior Work in a local historic district?
   
 

Is your home located within a New Albany Historic District?  Don’t forget that you’ll need approval from the New Albany Historic Preservation Commission before beginning any exterior work.

Get your Certificate of Appropriateness here: COA Form

Review the Design Guidelines by clicking the Resources tab above.

For more information contact NAHPC Administrator Laura Renwick at 812/284-4534.


Silvercrest History
   
 

The New Albany Historic Preservation Commission has compiled a history of Silvercrest Hospital.  The Art Moderne and Art Deco strurctures have a rich history.  Read the history by clicking below:

Silvercrest History: An Architectural Treasure in the Hills of New Albany

 

New Albany's Four Local Historic Districts
   
 

New Albany has four local historic districts encompassing over 800 structures.  Read a short history about each district and review the district maps below:

Mansion Row Historic District

Downtown Historic District

East Spring Street Historic District

Cedar Bough Place Historic District

 

NAHPC Responds to Silvercrest Site Discussion
   
 

The New Albany Historic Preservation Commission has been monitoring the discussions of the Silvercrest Hospital Historic Site during the last few months.  Recent articles mentioned the possible razing of structures on the site. 

The Commission has drafted the following letter to our Floyd County Board of Commissioners urging the exploration of all alternatives prior to razing structures on this historic site in New Albany:

Full Text of NAHPC Letter to County Commissioner

 

Of Paint and Windows - NAPC Reading
   
 

The New Albany Historic Preservation Commission has recently become a member of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC). 

A benefit of membership is access to a wealth of information and educational materials.  The article below on painting and replacing windows, by Bob Yapp of Preservation Resources Inc., is a perfect example.  Future articles will be available on the "Resources" tab on this website.

Of Paint and Windows

For more information on the NAPC visit their website at http://www.uga.edu/sed/pso/programs/napc/napc.htm

 

 

DNR presents preservation award to Carnegie Center
   
 

Carnegie Center for Art and History, New Albany:  The Indiana Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Interpretation of the Underground Railroad in Floyd County has been presented to New Albany's Carnegie Center for Art and History.  Visit http://www.carnegiecenter.org/ for more information.

The Indiana Historic Preservation Awards are presented to recognize and congratulate the efforts of individuals, organizations and agencies that educate, preserve and advocate on behalf of cultural resources throughout Indiana.

 

HistoricNewAlbany.com Marketing Effort Begins
   
 
  • HistoricNewAlbany.com nears a one year birthday 
  • Preservation partnerships lead to marketing efforts
  • Reporting shows hits and impact

 

New Albany Receives Award
   
 

New Albany is this year’s recipient of Historic Southern Indiana’s Community Legacy Award. The annual award recognizes a southern Indiana community for outstanding achievements in preservation, enhancement, and promotion of its distinctive heritage.

 




Housing Quality - Unsafe Housing Committee
   
 

Article in Progress:  Members of the Historic Preservation Commission, Buidling Commission, City Council and Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana are serving together on a committee formed by the City Council.  The Unsafe Housing Committee met for the first time on March 29th. 

City of Lynchburg Real Estate Rehabilitation Program Website

Mechanics of a Receivership in Indiana

 

 
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