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Published by the federal government, these Historic Preservation Briefs are a valuable
resource for owners and restorer's of antique homes and historic buildings. As an
integral part of the Renovators.com Knowledge Base these briefs serve the professional
and do-it-yourselfer alike.
These publications have been prepared pursuant to the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop and
make available information concerning historic properties. Technical Preservation
Services (TPS), Heritage Preservation Services Division, National Park Service prepares
standards, guidelines, and other educational materials on responsible historic preservation
treatments for a broad public.
Have a specifc question? Looking for a hard to find product? Need some advice? Please visit
the Renovators Old House Friends Forum.
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Glass is a highly versatile medium. In its molten state, it can be spun, blown, rolled, cast in any shape, and given any color. Once cooled, it can be polished, beveled, chipped, etched, engraved, or painted. Of all the decorative effects possible with glass, however, none is more...
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Windows are among the most vulnerable features of historic buildings undergoing rehabilitation. This is especially the case with rolled steel windows, which are often mistakenly not deemed worthy of preservation in the conversion of old buildings to new uses.
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The windows on many historic buildings are an important aspect of the architectural character of those buildings. Their design, craftsmanship, or other qualities may make them worthy of preservation.
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