Our Commonwealth

Preservation Across Massachusetts September 2009

In This Issue
Support Preservation
Massachusetts!
Profiles in Preservation
Preservation Updates
Greetings!
2009 Fall Preservation Event
As summer draws to a close, PM's fall programming officially kicks off for 2009. Leading the way
Corporate Sponsors is our Massachusetts Most Endangered Program. Great nominations were received from all
across the state, showcasing the plight of many interesting, significant and threatened historic
sites. These sites benefit not only from the spotlight of PM, but also from our programming and
Platinum / $25,000 resources. Watch your email for our official announcements to be made in the next few days to
Winn Development see what resources made the 2009 list.

Our fiscal year ends September 30th, and although the year has been a difficult one, many
Gold / $10,000 thanks to all of our generous corporate and invidiual members who have made it possible for us
to end our year succesfully! Your support means so much to us and our programs!
Boston Red Sox
Our Circuit Riders continue to travel across our Commonwealth, offering in the field assistance,
referrals, resources and advice. In just over one year of programming and our CR's have already
Benefactor / $5,000
been active in nearly 150 communities! If you need some preservation assistance, call a Circuit
Bank of America Rider today!
BayNorth Capital
PM continues to map our strategy for the next part of the legislative session. Armed with the
Consigli Construction Co., Inc. numbers and support of our MA Historic Tax Credit Economic Study, we head back up to Beacon
Hill to make the case for preservation and economic development.
First Resource Development
Holland + Knight In addition to program, our dedicated Board and Staff is focused on planning our upcoming Fall
Preservation Event, working on a new website and other ways to keep you, our valuable
Keith Construction Ltd.
preservation partners, updated and involved with our shared vision of helping communities save
Mira Development and use the places that matter most to them. We welcome your thoughts and ideas, so email or
call us anytime!
Murtha Cullina LLP
Wessling Architects Inc.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

Patron / $2,000 - $2,500

DAIQ/D'Agostino Izzo Quirk -Jim
Architects
 Epsilon Associates
Finegold Alexander + Associates
Forest City
Lee Kennedy Co., Inc.
Profiling Preservation in Massachusetts
Nixon Peabody LLP
The Architectural Team
2010 marks Preservation Massachusetts' 25th Anniversary as the statewide non-profit
promoting the preservation of our Commonwealth. In celebrating this milestone event, we wish
to acknowledge those individuals who have made a difference in the landscape of historic
preservation in Massachusetts. PM wanted to find a way to share the stories, successes (and
******************** losses) that made the Massachusetts preservation community what it is today.
Board of Directors
Profiles in Preservation is a way to recognize the amazing achievements of so many
Claudia S. Wu - Chair
individuals. From the founders of some of our state's strongest non-profits and local
preservation advocates to pro-active legislators and developers adaptively re-using historic
Jack Hodgkins -Vice Chair
structures, their instrumental contributions have made Massachusetts' preservation what it is
Douglas Kelleher - Clerk today.
Philip A. Madonia- Treasurer
As PM envisions it, Profiles in Preservation will be a chronology of the preservation, told
James G. Alexander, FAIA
through the people who founded the non-profits, saved the homes, championed legislation,
rehabbed the mills. From the often unsung local advocates to the innovative developers to
Pamela Bailey
legislators, each story and effort has advanced preservation from an idea to a broader ethic,
Daniel R. Benoit bridging economics and sustainable building. Those individuals included in Profiles in
Thomas F. Birmingham Preservation will be honored at Preservation Massachusetts' 25th Anniversary Dinner on May
Jean Carroon, FAIA 5, 2010 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston.
Kara Cicchetti
The Profiles will be selected through a nomination process. Nomination forms are available on
Stuart Gregerman
PM's website, www.preservationmass.org or call 617-723-3383 for a hard copy or with
Frank T. Keefe questions. Deadline for submission is October 2, 2009.
Daniel Kolodner
Todd McCabe Make your nomination to Profiles in Preservation today!
James McDermott
Michael H. Rosenberg
Yanni Tsipis News and Announcements
Rita Walsh
Fran Weld Joan Goody, a highly influential American architect and member of
the Preservation Massachusetts Board of Directors from 1989-2001
passed away early September. The author of several books on
Staff architecture including the groundbreaking book on early modernist
architecture in Boston New Architecture in Boston, Goody was named a
James W. Igoe Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for her outstanding
President contributions to the profession. She was 73.

Erin D. A. Kelly September 15 through October 15, 2009 marks the period in which Latino Heritage Month is
celebrated in the United States. According to the U.S Census Bureau, the Latino population of the
Assistant Director United States as of July 1, 2005 is estimated to be 42.7 million people, making people of Hispanic
or Latino origin the nation's largest underrepresented cultural group in the country. The date of
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration since it also marks anniversary
Anulfo G. Baez of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
Office Manager and Nicaragua which became independent from Spain 1821. In addition, Mexico (September 16),
Chile (September 18) and Belize (September 21) celebrate their independence during Latino
Heritage Month. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Park Service have
Elsa Fitzgerald chosen to highlight it through blog stories, articles and properties with significant historical values
to the Latino community in the United States.
Special Projects Manager

Interns Consultant's Directory: Are you looking for technical restoration information including the names
Courtney Whelan of contractors, architects, consultants and craftsman who have experience with historic
buildings? From stained glass restoration experts to historic barn preservation consultants, our
Consultant's Directory has what you may be looking for!
 Circuit Riders
In Parnership with
the National Trust for Historic
Preservation
Michele P. Barker
Dorr Fox
Steve Moga
Support Preservation
Massachusetts!
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Preservation Massachusetts is
entirely supported by our
Corporate and Individual
Members and Foundations.
Find out about Corporate
benefits, events, programs
and take an active role in
preserving our Commonwealth.
Our Fiscal year ends September
30, 2009! Join or renew your
membership today!
www.preservationmass.org
Mark your calendars and
join us on May 5th, 2010 for
the 23rd Annual
Awards Dinner at the
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Hotel!
More details to follow in the coming
months
Fall 2009 Lecture Series on
the History of the Woburn
Public Library
Lectures held at the Woburn Public
Library
September 17, 7:00PM
Michael LeBlanc, AIA Principal,
Utile, Inc., Architecture + Planning
Appending to the Past - The
If your Consultant's Directory subscription has expired or will expire prior to September 30th and
would like to renew your listing for the year 2009-2010 please contact Preservation
Massachusetts. An updated listing will be published online by the end of September.
Historic Barns in Southeastern Massachusetts Workshop
Barns are a treasured part of the rural Massachusetts landscape but are too quickly becoming an
endangered species. Hear about the styles of barns in
Southeastern Massachusetts, tips on stabilizing barns
until full preservation can begin, and how the Community
Preservation Act supports historic preservation in other
Massachusetts towns. Speakers include master
timberframer Ian Ellison and other Massachusetts historic
preservation specialists. Submit pictures of local barns
with specific questions to Kelley Whitmore,
kwhitmore@ttor.org. Please know we may not be able to
cover all submissions. Pre-registration via email to Kelley
is requested but not required. FREE
Monday, November 16 - 6:30PM at Bristol County Agricultural High School Library, 135 Center
St., Dighton
Preservation Massachusetts: Submit your own This Place Matters photo! In an effort to
further strengthen this initiative by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, we are asking our
readers to submit photos of the places that matter to them the most in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. To download a sign please visit our website and send your photos to
abaez@preservationmass.org.
WHALE's 19th Annual International Wine Festival and Auction on
September 18, 2009 - 5:30 to 9:00 PM -
Presented by Cardoza's Wine & Spirits to be held under one tent at Custom House Square in
historic downtown New Bedford. Proceeds benefit WHALE's preservation, education, and
neighborhood restoration activities. Tickets include wines from all over the world, beers, cognacs,
fine cuisine from area restaurants and live music.
Tickets are $70 for WHALE members and $85 for non-members.
Call 508-997-1776 or www.waterfrontleague.org/donations.htm.
Save the Date!
Fall Preservation Event
October 28, 2009 5:30 PM
Nixon Peabody, LLP
100 Summer Street
Join us on Wednesday October 28, 2009 as we formally announce the 2009
Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources at Nixon Peabody LLP,
100 Summer Street. The announcement will be followed by a Guest Speaker
 Dilemma of Adding to Significant
Historical Buildings and networking cocktail reception! Join PM and your fellow preservation
October 17, 7:00PM partners for a great evening!
Timothy Orwig, Lecturer, American
Studies, Boston University Registration starts at 5:30PM and a $10 contribution is requested. To RSVP please email Anulfo
Scrape it, Tart it up, or Wrap it in Baez at abaez@preservationmass.org or call 617-723-3383.
the Flag? Early Debates about
Historic Preservation in
Massachusetts

November 5, 7:00PM

Chris Milford, AIA Milford and Ford

Associates

What to Preserve? Understanding

Strategies for an Addition to the
Library