From the monthly archives: October 2008
Jason Church positions the head of the Minolta colorimeter for measurements on a headstone in Alexandria National Cemetery. Photo by Mary Striegel

Comparative Study of Commercially Available Cleaners for Use on Federally-Issued Headstones

On October 20, 2008 By

This report provides information and progress on the comparative study of commercially available cleaners for federally issued headstones.

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NCPTT

NYC Parks seeks Monuments Coordinator

On October 9, 2008 By

The City of New York Parks and Recreation seeks a Monument Coordinator. Salary: $43,000 – $50,000.

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NCPTT

NCPTT to hold workshop on how buildings styles adapt to the Gulf Coast environment

On October 2, 2008 By

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) is planning a workshop on design and construction of historic structures along the Gulf Coast. Vermilionville will be the site for the workshop on Nov. 20, 2008 in Lafayette, Louisiana. On Nov. 21 the group will be visiting structures around Lafayette that are representative of the principles learned during the first day.

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Prospection in Depth

“Prospection in Depth” is held at El Presidio de San Francisco

On October 1, 2008 By

NCPTT held its third annual workshop on archeological prospection Sept. 16-20, 2008 at the historic Presidio in San Francisco.

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Kate Chopin House Burns

National Landmark ‘Kate Chopin House’ is lost to fire

On October 1, 2008 By

The Kate Chopin House, named for the legendary feminist writer who lived there during the 1880s, burned to the ground in an early morning fire today.

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