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Release Date: August 5, 2011 City of San Antonio Communications Office: 207-7234 Learn the basics of wood window care and repair -Windows add character, design element to historic buildings- Register today for the Wood Window Workshop scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 16 and 17 at the historic Acosta/Halff House in HemisFair Park. Windows are character-defining features of historic buildings that can last for decades if properly maintained. This workshop is designed to teach the basics of wood window care and repair. The one-day course is geared for homeowners looking for the basics, while the more extensive two-day course is for contractors and students interested in receiving certification in wood window restoration. Individuals receiving certification will be included on the City's Office of Historic Preservation's list of Certified Window Repair Professionals. The historic Acosta/Halff House was a Victorian Eclectic home built in 1893 as a single-family residence and was later converted into a rooming house in the 1950s. It eventually became an architectural showpiece in the HemisFair '68 world’s fair. The home still stands in its original location as part of HemisFair Park and is owned by the City of San Antonio. Participants will rehabilitate the existing windows of the home and gain valuable knowledge about wood window restoration. The workshop is a hands-on opportunity to learn how to save thousands of dollars through simple do-it-yourself techniques and proper window maintenance. The workshop is presented by the Office of Historic Preservation, Downtown Operations Department, HemisFair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation, the University of Texas at San Antonio’s College of Architecture, and ARTchitectural Interiors. Cost for the one-day course is $195, and $395 for the two-day course. A Student discount is available. Fees include the workshop materials, lunch, and a book about saving wood windows. To register, download the registration form available at www.sanantonio.gov/historic. For more information on the workshop, contact Trisha Logan at 207-7244 or trisha.logan@sanantonio.gov. |
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