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Library

This library provides resources intended to be helpful to those who are exploring or undertaking architectural projects related to historic preservation. The glossary contains not only definitions of terms used in the field, but also important websites with a wealth of additional information. Watch this site for the addition of white papers on specialized topics.

Elise Johnson-Schmidt also regularly provides slide presentations at meetings sponsored by governmental, commercial, and community organizations. Areas of special expertise are:
  • Downtown revitalization through historic preservation
  • New York’s architectural heritage
  • Historic paint colors and architectural detail
  • Historic district upper story housing: a path to community revitalization