Chestnut Specialists, Inc.
Manufacturer of antique wood for flooring: chestnut, oak, pine & hemlock; hewn barn beams, weathered siding & sheathing planks.
October 2016
The Benefits of Choosing Plaster Ornaments
Why should you choose plaster ornaments over modern-day alternatives? Plaster can be molded and sculpted on the job site to visually eliminate joints, seams, cracks and other defects, creating a nearly flawless look.
The South’s Oldest Art Museum Building
The 1905 Gibbes Museum in Charleston, SC, has recently been updated and is ready for another century of service to the community.
New Dorm At Millbrook
Designed by Voith & Mactavish, Millbrook's West Hall, a new dorm for students and faculty, anchors the formerly underused west end of the campus.
Changing Political Climates and Architecture
Our peripatetic contributing editor offers insights on how changing political climates can affect architecture.
Covered Bridges and The Birth of American Engineering
A new book, Covered Bridges and The Birth of American Engineering, published by HAER (Historic American Engineering Record) documents the National Covered Bridges Recording Project.
Where Food and Preservation Meet
Two recently opened restaurants are enhancing the historic quality of one of Washington, DC’s last Victoria-era alleys, Blagden Alley.
The Groundbreaking Engineering of Robert Silman
Robert Silman grew up with the preservation movement.
