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FY2012 Preservation Funding: Public Input Sought

Posted by Amanda DeCort on March 16, 2012    |  Link to this Entry  |  Email this Entry

The City of Tulsa’s historic preservation program has been allocated $15,000 from the Certified Local Governments (CLG) fund for the coming Federal fiscal year. For information about the Certified Local Government program and eligible activities, click here.

This funding is used to foster development of our local historic preservation program. The Tulsa Preservation Commission uses it to pay for our survey and nomination work, programming such as window repair workshops, and other eligible preservation-related activities.

If you have suggested projects for the TPC’s program in the coming year, please email us or attend our TPC meeting on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012. The meeting is at 4:30 pm, in the 10th Floor North Conference Room at City Hall.

Window Repair Workshops for Contractors and Homeowners!

Posted by Amanda DeCort on March 14, 2012    |  Link to this Entry  |  Email this Entry

Bob Yapp is back by popular demand!

Sign up now for a hands-on workshop that will teach you the basics of wood window restoration. Roll up your sleeves alongside Bob Yapp, Master Carpenter and former host of the syndicated radio show "The House Doctor".

This year we have two workshops just for homeowners, and a separate workshop for contractors. Learn all the skills and tricks you need in order to repair wooden windows economically and increase energy efficiency while keeping the historic character of the home!

Full Day Workshop for Homeowners:
Friday, April 20th, 8 am to 4 pm

Full Day Workshop for Contractors:
Saturday, April 21, 8 am to 4 pm

Two-Day Workshop for Homeowners:
Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 8 am to 4 pm

Refreshments, box lunches, and all work materials will be provided at each session. Email Amanda DeCort to register.

Unified Design Guidelines Meeting Announced

Posted by Amanda DeCort on February 15, 2012    |  Link to this Entry  |  Email this Entry

The TPC has been working to streamline the Design Guidelines that govern exterior work in all five Historic Preservation (HP) Zoning Overlay Districts.

We invite you to learn more about the TPC’s ongoing efforts to make the Design Guidelines more user-friendly for homeowners.

Please join us on March 6th for review and discussion of the proposed changes.

What: Design Guidelines
Where: 10 North Conference Room, City Hall, 175 E 2nd St.
When: Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

More information about the project can be found here.

Swan Lake Named a Top 10 Great Neighborhood by APA

Posted by Amanda DeCort on October 3, 2011    |  Link to this Entry  |  Email this Entry

City of Tulsa Director of Community Development Dwain Midget, joined by leadership of the Swan Lake Neighborhood Association, will announce the Swan Lake Neighborhood’s designation as a Top 10 Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association.

Midget will make the announcement at a news conference Tuesday, October 4, at 2:00pm, on the west end of Swan Lake, approximately 2-3 blocks west of 17th Place and Utica Avenue.

Established in 1917, Swan Lake was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The neighborhood has received recognition not only for its past but also for its present role in the Tulsa community.

More information from the APA website.

Brady Heights Historic Home Tour - This Sunday!

Posted by Amanda DeCort on September 21, 2011    |  Link to this Entry  |  Email this Entry

Always wanted to see inside some of the beautiful historic homes in Brady Heights? Here’s your chance!

The Brady Heights Historic District Home Tour is this Sunday, September 25th, from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. Participants will tour 10 homes and 3 churches. Tickets are $9 for individuals and $24 for families. This year’s tour proceeds will be used for new historic district signs. Not much for walking? You can take a Rad Cab Pedicab around the neighborhood.

For more info, click here. I know what I’ll be doing Sunday!

Preservation Awards & Open House: September 10th!

Posted by Amanda DeCort on August 29, 2011    |  Link to this Entry  |  Email this Entry

It’s time to recognize recent outstanding historic preservation projects and advocacy efforts. We hope you’ll join us on September 10th for the 2011 TPC Preservation Awards.

Saturday, September 10th, 2011
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Beacon Building - 406 South Boulder Avenue

Afterwards, enjoy refreshments with representatives from local preservation organizations, neighborhood associations, and more! The event is free and open to the public.

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