preservation workshop for homeowners of historic properties
HOMEOWNER WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Learn how to renovate your historic home for the 21st century without destroying its historic integrity. This one-day program is specially designed to help owners of homes built in the Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Italianate styles.
Sponsored by the Lombard J. Pozzi Center for Historic Preservation, the sessions will be led by variou
Learn how to renovate your historic home for the 21st century without destroying its historic integrity. This one-day program is specially designed to help owners of homes built in the Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Italianate styles.
Sponsored by the Lombard J. Pozzi Center for Historic Preservation, the sessions will be led by various preservation experts including:
Dr. Kevin Jordan, Professor Emeritus of Roger Williams University, and former Director of the RWU Historic Preservation Program for over 30 years.
Rob Cagnetta, owner and founder of Heritage Restoration, Inc., a local RI company leading the way in providing construction services specializing in the care and maintenance of old and historic buildings.
Dr. Catherine Zipf, an award winning architectural historian, prolific author, and Executive Director of the BH&PS.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
This one-day session will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The day's schedule includes:
- A study of the Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Italianate architectural styles.
- A walking Tour (weather permitting) of real-world examples of the various styles in Bristol.
- Lunch break with food provided by the Pozzi Center.
- Survey
This one-day session will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The day's schedule includes:
- A study of the Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Italianate architectural styles.
- A walking Tour (weather permitting) of real-world examples of the various styles in Bristol.
- Lunch break with food provided by the Pozzi Center.
- Survey of common exterior and structural problems.
- Discussion of best practices in historic interior renovation.
- Wrap-Up Roundtable with the Experts: Bring your restoration problems and questions along with your photos and/or drawings for an end-of-day discussion and review -- and let the experts offer you their suggestions for your house.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2024
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SPACE IS LIMITED
The Pozzi Center Homeowner Workshops are open to all.
Advanced registration is required as space is limited.
$25 per person or $40 for two people from the same household. All handouts and lunch included.
To sign up,
call 401-253-7223
or
to sign up and purchase your ticket online now.
THE LOMBARD J. POZZI CENTER FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION EDUCATION
The BH&PS honors Lombard J. Pozzi's devotion to Rhode Island's architectural heritage by promoting historic preservation education and advancing knowledge about best practices in conserving our inherited built environment.
LOMBARD JOHN POZZI
1945-2013
Lombard John Pozzi was a lifelong resident of Bristol. He attended Bristol schools, graduating from Colt High School in 1963. He then received his Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1968, and later his Masters in Historic Preservation from Columbia University in 1974. This strong educational background led to his lifelong commitment to preserving the historic fabric of our community and to designing new structures that added to Bristol’s heritage.
Bristol is fortunate to have so much of his talent and commitment on display throughout the Town. His work is visible in a range of public buildings (Bristol Statehouse, Burnside Building, Rogers Free Library) and private structures (Linden Place, Guiteras House, the Nelson House). He also designed new buildings, notably the private residence at 190 Hope Street and a commercial building at 477 Hope Street on the lots that once housed his father’s drug store. Note the weather vane he designed for it and which is now incorporated into the logo for the Pozzi Center.
Lombard died in 2013 but he left behind his legacy of creative thinking, detailed problem solving, and helping educate others in the processes of preserving our past and embracing our future. The Pozzi Center has been created as a vehicle to allow us to continuously draw on his work and inspiration as we proceed to live in our historic environment.
KNOWN AS THE RESTORATION MAN
Widely known as the "Restoration Man", Lombard's work incorporated projects throughout Rhode Island and neighboring states. In Warren, he restored the George Hail Free Library; in Providence, the First Baptist Church in America; at Roger Williams Park in Providence, the Casino and numerous other buildings; in Johnston, the Dame Farm; in Narragansett, the Towers; and hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of other structures throughout the area. The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is the repository for all of his drawings and detailed notes for his projects.
ACTIVITIES AT THE POZZI CENTER
POZZI Lecture in Historic Preservation & Architecture
POZZI Student Award
POZZI Stewardship Award
POZZI Homeowner Workshops
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT Guided Walking Tours
POZZI ON HOPE Self-Guided Walking Tour
POZZI Care and Feeding of Historic Houses Guide
RAMBLINGS Publications
The Pozzi Center is located at the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society which is open for research on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. Please call in advance for an appointment so that staff will be available to assist you.
The photo to the left is one of three "playhouses" that Lombard designed and built himself at the age of 14. It is now located in the garden of the BH&PS.