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HOW WE LOST JACKSONVILLE (& THEN FOUND IT AGAIN)–Photos from 33 Years of the Preservation Movement. Dr. Wayne Wood, Dean Emeritus of Jacksonville's preservation efforts, presents rare photos of some of the city's all-time greatest buildings that have been destroyed, as well as some of the crowning glories of Jacksonville's restoration and preservation efforts. He'll also present insights and challenges as to what we can do as a community to succeed in preserving our heritage.
RESEARCHING THE HISTORY OF YOUR HOUSE: Joel McEachin, Senior Planner of the COJ Planning Department, Historic Division, discusses how to research the “back story’ of your home utilizing FMSF, Sanborn Maps, city directories, newspaper, property records, and other important resource.
WOOD CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION IN THE SOUTHEASTERN US: Identifying Construction Methods and Materials in Timber Frame Structures. Renowned preservation architect Herschel Shepard explores the evolution of wood construction methods and materials in the Southeastern US, provides clues for dating older buildings, and reviews the special considerations involved in restoring historic wood structures, such as structural damage caused by insects and rot, problems in structural dehumidification caused by air conditioning, and issues arising from non-standard lumber dimensions.
HISTORICAL LANDSCAPING: Landscape architect J. Dabney Peeples will discuss how to achieve casual outdoor living in a more formal or traditional layout, and how to use hardscape materials and plantings that relate to the specific architecture of your house.
STAINED GLASS RESTORATION: Ornate, colorful stained glass windows are a memorable feature of some of Jacksonville's most important historic structures. This lecture serves as an introduction to the beauty of historic stained glass, and will include an assessment of its styles and conditions, as well as a discussion of the remedies for damage.