Architecture & renovation archive
July 20, 2008
Agenda, July 23 ARB meeting
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July 10, 2008
Archeology open house at Historic Battersea
Come and witness history being unearthed at Historic Battersea in Petersburg, VA! City officials, Battersea Inc. representatives, and Chief Archaeologist Josh Duncan from Cultural Resources Inc. will be on hand to showcase Battersea’s first complete Phase I Archaeological Survey on Wednesday, July 16, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Battersea, 1289 Upper Appomattox St., Petersburg, VA 23803. This event is free to the public. For more info, contact Richard Baugham (804)732-9882.
July 7, 2008
Stories-N-Storefronts debuts at Friday for the Arts
What do you get when you mix art, windows, and downtown Petersburg? Stories-n-Storefronts! Petersburg’s new initiative, which helps to clean, restore and decorate the windows of vacant buildings, is expected to take the city by storm. The grand unveiling of the first phase of the project on Upper Sycamore Street will take place this Friday, July 11 in conjunction with Friday for the Arts!, beginning at 6pm at the Downtown Express Building, 110 N. Sycamore Street.  Come out and watch the story unfold! Read more >
July 3, 2008
Agenda, July 9 ARB meeting
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Also, please note that the city website now provides ARB-related agendas, minutes, and meeting schedule (complete with application deadlines) for the calendar year.
June 5, 2008
Agenda, June 11 ARB meeting
Click here to read a copy of the agenda for the ARB meeting to be held June 11, 7pm, at Council Chambers of City Hall.
May 29, 2008
Save the date
The 3rd Work Places & Living Spaces Tour will be September 28, 12-6pm. Read more >
May 22, 2008
Agenda, May 28 Architectural Review Board meeting
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May 9, 2008
HPF Announces New Officers and Trustees, Presents Annual Awards
The Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc. announced its new officers and trustees to the board at its annual meeting on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Pathways building on West Washington Street. Officers for the 2008-2009 fiscal year are: Larry Tucker, President; Guy Becker, III, First Vice President; Patty Pritchett, Second Vice President; Ann Morriss, Secretary; and LTC Garland Tompkins, Treasurer. Read more >
May 7, 2008
before/after on West Bank Street
There being a boatload of new photos in the Petersburg Flickr pool, lots of before/after stories are starting to emerge. Here’s just one:
April 19, 2008
From the folks at Battersea
The Battle over Battersea…ENDS IN VICTORY!! After 38 years on the National Register of Historic Places, the Battersea Villa and all 37 acres will be protected by a perpetual historic Easement granted to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources by the City of Petersburg! Read more >
April 15, 2008
Reminder: Battersea preservation easement hearing tonight
City Council will hold a public hearing seeking public input on whether the City of Petersburg should voluntarily grant a preservation easement, as prepared by the Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources, on Battersea Estate. Read more >
April 14, 2008
At tomorrow’s council meeting: HPF appeal of ARB decision
Recently the Architectural Review Board approved the placement, for one year, of a 60′X25′ trailer at 503 W. Washington St (approximately in front of the Governor’s School). This site is owned by the Islamic Center and previously held a trailer (which burned nearly two years ago). The trailer would house the Islamic Center. They intend to build a permanent structure on the site. HPF has filed an appeal of ARB’s decision. The appeal will be heard at tomorrow’s council meeting.
April 11, 2008
in RTD: Artists drawn to Petersburg
Check the article here. Artists Carol Meese (Friend House Gallery), Bobby Lynch (Sol Cooper Gallery), and Barry Roebuck are name-checked, as are other catalysts such as Petersburg Area Art League, Petersburg Regional Art Center, and Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology.
April 4, 2008
Important message from Battersea Inc.
From Battersea Inc: At the April 1st Council Meeting, Petersburg City Council voted unanimously (an incredible 7 to 0) to hold a Public Hearing and Vote for a voluntary historic Easement on the Battersea estate (whose 37.5 acres are zoned light industrial) on April 15th. The Easement is the final piece that guarantees the City receives State Legislative Funds of $100,000, secured by Del. Dance 2 years ago and have yet to be claimed. The clock is ticking. Read more >
April 1, 2008
Walking tour, Historic architecture of Petersburg
Willie Graham, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s Curator of Architecture, will lead a free walking tour through Old Towne Petersburg’s historic architecture explaining how the popular frame and brick technology changed and developed over the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The tour is sponsored by the Historic Petersburg Foundation (HPF) and will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12. Read more >
March 21, 2008
Preservation Workshops — Updated II
Please note that the window restoration workshop has been rescheduled from April 5 to May 3, still from 9am til noon. An updated schedule of all the upcoming workshops is available here.
March 18, 2008
Come talk to Tom Robinson of “Vacant Spaces = Artful Places”
The community is invited to a public form on Tuesday, April 1st at 6pm at Sycamore Rouge to discuss the latest initiative of the Army Community Heritage Partnership. Tom Robinson, pioneer of “Vacant Spaces = Artful Places” in Richmond, will join us to discuss how he organized this effective project to bring artwork into vacant buildings along the Broad Street corridor in Richmond, and he will lend his expertise to Petersburg as we embark on our own effort to enhance Old Towne’s vacant places. Read more >
March 13, 2008
HPLA speaks
1) Booty call night at the library? (Mar 13)
2) Time for the historic districts to unite (Mar 12)
March 10, 2008
5th annual Ball in the ‘burg sets record
Larry C. Tucker, chairman of the Historic Petersburg Foundation’s (HPF’s) fifth annual Ball in the ‘Burg, was pleased to announce that this year’s ball, held at the Petersburg Regional Art Center in Old Towne Petersburg on February 23, was the foundation’s most successful Ball in the ‘Burg to date, as well as the 41-year-old organization’s biggest fund raiser of the year. The sell-out event featured the theme of “Paint the Town! Where Art Comes to Life.” More than 230 guests attended in formal attire or in costumes reflecting favorite works of art or artists. Read more >
March 10, 2008
Open house: Mayton Transfer Apartments
The folks at Mayton Transfer Apartments (loft living in an old restored warehouse) will be holding an open house this weekend, Friday 3-7pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. They are located at 250 E. Bank St. Look for the balloons and arrows and such.
March 5, 2008
Out with the purple awning, in with the arched windows
(This is an updated version of a post that was lost during last month’s site meltdown…) Thanks to Joe and Beth Battiston, the NW corner of Sycamore and Washington is getting a facelift. Check out the updated set of photos below.
Revealed: old adverts on brick Read more >
February 28, 2008
Tour a kitchen to build a kitchen
Pathways will be hosting Petersburg’s first annual home kitchen tour on March 16 from 1-5pm. The event will showcase seven beautiful kitchens from homes across downtown Petersburg, with styles ranging from Old World to Ultra Modern. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the tour. Read more >
February 25, 2008
Preservation workshops in April - updated details
In April the City of Petersburg’s Dept. of Planning will host a series of preservation-related lectures: “What it means to be in a historic district”, “Restoring historic windows”, and several presentations on historic paint colors. Click here for a flyer with all the location/time/etc. details.
February 25, 2008
Condemned, plus a Battery
A few finds from a stroll through Walnut Hill yesterday.
Condemned: 1751 Sherwood (built 1940)
