Historic Tax Credit Webinar for Homeowners
Attention homeowners in National Register historic districts! Did you know that you are eligible to apply to the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit program? Join us for a free webinar on August 27th to learn how you can save money on repairs to your home!
YUP class @ The Brainery: Crash Course in American Architectural History, 20th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, we'll give you the rundown of American architectural styles from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; ... Read more
YUP class @ The Brainery: Women in Preservation & Design
For Women's History Month, celebrate some of the femme figures who have made their mark on our cities, neighborhoods, and small towns. From nationally known figures like Louise B. Bethune, who was America's first professional female architect, to local icons like Helen Ellwanger, who founded one of the nation's earliest preservation organizations, the Landmark Society ... Read more
YUP class @ The Brainery: Beginner’s Guide to Old House Interior Design
When it comes to designing the interior space of a home, it’s hard to define an authentic style that is truly loved, particularly for older homes. But it doesn’t have to be. Whether students own an old house or would like to discover their interior design style, this class will teach students how to honor the history ... Read more
YUP Class @ The Brainery: Old House Interior Design: Common Old House Pitfalls & Materials Sourcing
When it comes to designing for the interior spaces of our home, it’s hard to define an authentic style we truly love, particularly for older homes. But it doesn’t have to be! Whether you own an old house or would like to discover your interior design style, this class will teach you how to honor ... Read more
YUP Class @ Brainery – Crash Course in American Architectural History I: 19th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will get the rundown of American architectural styles from the Colonial era through the 19th century, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; and ... Read more
YUP Class @ Brainery – Crash Course in American Architectural History II – 20th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will receive the rundown of American architectural styles from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; ... Read more
YUP Class @ Brainery: The Rocks that Built Rochester
It’s not an accident that 90% of the country’s cobblestone structures are located within 75 miles of Rochester. From cobblestones to picturesque cemeteries and stately red sandstone civic buildings to old mills, our area’s unique architectural heritage is, in part, a reflection of its singular geological history. Ancient shallow seas and more recent Ice Age ... Read more
SOLD OUT: Architecture in the Wild: Exploring NOTA’s Architectural History (YUP/Brainery Class)
Love old buildings but don’t know a Queen Anne from a Dutch Colonial? The Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs for short) are taking students out onto the streets to explore Rochester’s architectural history in its natural setting. In this 2-hour outdoor class, students will walk the Neighborhood of the Arts and the East Avenue ... Read more
SOLD OUT: Architecture in the Wild: Exploring the South Wedge’s Architectural History (YUP Brainery Class)
Join the Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) in exploring Rochester’s architectural history in its natural setting! In this two hour outdoor class, students walk the South Wedge neighborhood, tracing the city’s architectural evolution from the early 19th through the early 20th century. Students will also learn the names of important architectural styles, basic architectural ... Read more
