Seth Baum with Historical Arts and Casting, Inc. was the May 2017 Preservation Café speaker.  The presentation focused on the firm’s work in the recent restoration/reconstruction of the Capitol Dome.

Gary Barnhart of GL Barnhart Construction presented “Elements of Historic & Modern Masonry on Capitol Hill” on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Is that transom over your door a 1890s treasure or a 1980s addition? Can’t tell your cast iron from your mild steel? And what color did people paint their houses in the 1920s, anyway? The March 15, 2017 Preservation Café featured local architectural conservator and Capitol Hill resident, Justine P. Bello, speaking on the topic “Antique or Modern: Identifying Original Architectural Details in Your Home.” 

Matt Le Grant, the District’s Zoning Administrator, discussed the new zoning regulations on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Ebenezers Coffee House, 2nd and F Streets NE. slides

Patrick Murphy Murphy of Harvey Hottel HVAC/Energy Solutions led the October 20, 2016 Preservation Café on “HVAC and Insulation – Comfort Solutions for Historic Rowhouses”.

Local contractor Gary Barnhart gave a presentation on the characteristics of modern and traditional building materials and techniques on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Ebenezers Coffee House, 2nd and E Streets NE.

To repoint, or not to repoint: that is the question! Mortar may be the most over-looked and under-appreciated aspect of your row house. Architectural conservator Justine Posluszny Bello discussed mortar and repointing fundamentals for the Capitol Hill homeowner at a Preservation Café, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Ebenezers Coffeehouse.

Local Contractor Gary Barnhart discussed structure, maintenance and replacement of roofs, Thursday, March 17, 2016.