Category Archives: Historic Preservation

Burger-Matthews House, Kingston

Posted on November 28, 2011 by HV-Rob

It’s not too often we get to report good news, but here’s a developing story out of Kingston, New York. The City of Kingston Planning Board granted Transart Services permission to operate an African-American cultural museum at the c. 1873 … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Historic Preservation, Ulster County | 6 Comments

“Washington’s Headquarters” (Miller House), White Plains

Posted on September 27, 2011 by HV-Rob

UPDATE NOVEMBER 15, 2019 The Miller House  has been restored following years of neglect. The Westchester County Board of Legislators approve plans championed by County Executive George Latimer to replace the roof and make structural reinforcements as well as to … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic Preservation, Westchester County | 17 Comments

Bannerman’s lodge stabilization

Posted on June 7, 2011 by HV-Rob

This past Saturday I gave my first couple of tours of the year at Bannerman’s Island Arsenal. Already the Bannerman family summer residence has been stabilized by the bracing of the walls and the installations of floors and a roof. … Continue reading →

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