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A New Style of The MidwestBy Lou Ann Lindblade The Creation of Sioux City, Iowa's, largest public-use Prairie Style building was not a foregone conclusion when a new Woodbury Courthouse was being planned in 1914. The building, considered today to be one of the 100 most outstanding architectural structures in the U.S., came about through an inspired act of professional respect, a bait-and-switch of plans, and the polictical and economic lure of using locally maufactured brick and the labor of local bricklayers... read more here. Published in American Bungalow Magazine Preservation 101 for Real Estate Professionals and ResidentsThis article addresses the economic factors that one should consider when looking at buying a home or structure that is of historic nature. The article has information regarding Federal and State Historic Tax Credits, Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP), Historic Site Preservation Grants (HSPG), The Temporary Historic Property Tax Exemption, National Trust Preservation Fund, and The National Trust Loan Fund. Finally, it addresses the Myths, Misconceptions, and Realities of the National Register Designations carry with them. To read the whole article click here... Window Types: A Residential Field GuideThe character of older and historic homes are often defined by their windows, whether and 1880 Queen Anne or a 1950's Split-Level. While hey vary in size, shape, materials, and proportion, windows also give scale to a house and provide depth... Continue Reading 10 Reasons to Repair your old windowsFor an easy to use guide that's printer friendly...Check them out here. Repair or Replace Old Windows: A Visual Look at the ImpactsWindows are a big part of older and historic buildings, from Main Street Commercial structures to modernist mid-century residences. Original windows comprise about one quarter of the surface area of exterior walls. Windows often help identify the architectural style, design and give scale to a building...Continue ReadingMore Articles... |
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What's New?The Next Sioux City Historic Preservation Meeting is Tuesday, February 7th At Iowa State University Design West at 5:15pm As always, everyone is invited |