Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) [F-16-5]
| Presenter: | Steven Engelhart |
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| Location: | SUNY Potsdam: Maxcy 104 |
| Classes: | 1 Session 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Mon 1:00 PM 10/17 |
| Status: | CLOSED |
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Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation, education and advocacy in the Adirondack region. This class delves into the world of historic preservation, landscape, and architectural history, and how AARCH works within these realms to educate the public and promote community development. The course will also cover how to research and evaluate historic properties.
LINK:
- http://www.aarch.org/ - link to AARCH and its programs.
Steven Engelhart is the Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), the regional historic preservation organization of the Adirondack Park. AARCH's mission is to promote better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the region's built environment. Among AARCH's many activities are: sponsoring a series of tours of historic places during the summer and fall; conducting workshops; giving slide presentations on a variety of subjects; publishing a Newsletter; staffing Camp Santanoni, and providing technical assistance to individuals, organizations and local governments.
Steven is a native of the region and has a bachelors degree from SUNY Plattsburgh and a masters degree in historic preservation from the University of Vermont. He is the author of Crossing the River: Historic Bridges of the AuSable River, a small book about bridges and local history of the AuSable Valley. He resides in Wadhams.
Steven has 25 years of experience with regional architecture and preservation.
NOTES: Suggested reading: A Field Guide to American Houses, by Virginia McAlester.