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2010 Most Endangered Buildings
The Des Moines Rehabber’s Club seeks nominations for its 3rd Annual Most Endangered Buildings list. Neighborhood groups, individuals and businesses are encouraged to submit nominations for buildings in danger of demolition or neglect. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. October 8, 2010.
Submit a Nomination OnlineOnline nominations will be accepted! To nominate a building, follow these instructions:
- You must be a REGISTERED USER on this web site in order to submit a nomination. Click one of these links to REGISTER or LOG IN.
- Once you are logged in, a new menu will appear on the left sidebar.
- Click "Most Endangered Nomination" and fill in the online form as completely as you can.
- Click "Submit" at the bottom of the form when you are done.
A printable nomination form is available for download. Simply print out the nomination form, fill it out with as much information as you have available, and mail it back.
Nomination CriteriaNominations for the Des Moines Most Endangered Buildings list should meet the following criteria:
- The building or structure must be located in the City of Des Moines.
- The building must be threatened with either active demolition or permanent damage due to neglect within the next year.
- The building must not be too far deteriorated as to make rehabilitation unfeasible.
- There is no preference for building type, use, style, or size.
- A building does not have to be on the National Register or located in a historic district to be nominated.
Once again this year, the public is invited to cast votes for their favorite endangered buildings Online voting will take place October 11 through October 25 at http://renovatedsm.com. The final list will be announced shortly after voting ends.
MORTAR MATTERS
MORTAR MATTERS will be held at the State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust, DSM, IA 50319. COSC presents a free daylong seminar with two nationally recognized experts on preservation of historic masonry buildings. David Arbogast and John Speweik address solutions for moisture damage, preparing mortar, case studies of historic buildings and how to choose a qualified contractor. Lunch provided and registration required. Contact COSC's Leslie Berckes at 515-707-2787 or leslie@icosc.com.
Learn more at http://icosc.com/programs_workshops.asp#MortarSe....
River Bend Historic Home Tour
The 14th Annual River Bend Historic Home Tour will take place September 11-12!
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club, in cooperation with the River Bend Neighborhood Association will be partering to offer several workshops and demonstrations at various times during the tour. Des Moines Rehabbers Club organizer Steve Wilke-Shapiro will be available to answer Historic Tax Credit and general renovation questions at the former Frank D. Jackson mansion.
Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour or in advance at the Ingersoll Dahls or online at the neighborhood organization web site.
Sherman Hill - Doors to the Past
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Sherman Hill - Doors to the Past
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Sherman Hill - Doors to the Past
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Sherman Hill - Doors to the Past
“Doors to the Past-Tour of Historic Sherman Hill” the annual tour of our historic neighborhood will be held September 18, 19, 25, and 26th, 2010. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Old Windows Aren't a Pane (They're Green) - Free Workshop
Learn about safe lead paint and glass removal, epoxy wood repair, glazing putty application, weather stripping and sash installation. As a sustainable alternative to replacing windows, Yapp demonstrates that it's easy to improve the performance of an existing window.
Presented for free by Center on Sustainable Communities
Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010
Time: 9:00-11:00am (registration starts at 8:30)
Location: Mickle Neighborhood Resource Center
1620 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Paint it Right - Free Workshop
Learn insightful information about how to get a 12-15 year paint job for 1/2 the price of siding while maintaining good moisture permeability rate, limiting rot, and more. Yapp addresses time-saving tools, lead paint removal, power washing, primers, chalking and paint options. Includes a question and answer segment as well as handouts.
Presented for free by Center on Sustainable Communities
Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010
Time: 1:00-3:00pm (registration starts at 12:30)
Location: Mickle Neighborhood Resource Center
Statewide Historic Preservation Conference
Vintage Red Oak has partnered with the State Historical Society of Iowa to host the state's annual historic preservation conference.
River Bend Historic Home Tour
The 14th Annual River Bend Historic Home Tour will take place September 11-12!
The Des Moines Rehabbers Club, in cooperation with the River Bend Neighborhood Association will be partering to offer several workshops and demonstrations at various times during the tour. Des Moines Rehabbers Club organizer Steve Wilke-Shapiro will be available to answer Historic Tax Credit and general renovation questions at the former Frank D. Jackson mansion.
Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour or in advance at the Ingersoll Dahls or online at the neighborhood organization web site.
Mortar Matters - Free Workshop
Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC) is pleased to host two nationally recognized experts on stabilization and preservation of historic masonry buildings for a FREE one-day workshop titled "Mortar Matters" in Des Moines.
Workshop topics include historic masonry, stucco, terra cotta, and chinking; problems of moisture damage-causes and solutions; preparing mortar specifications; and evaluating qualifications of masonry contractors.
Schedule
8:30am Registration (Includes light breakfast)
9:00am Historic Mason & Mortar
10:45am Case Studies of Buildings
September Rehabbers Club Meeting - TBD
Please check back for meeting location and topic!
As always, the DSMRC monthly meetings are free and open to the public! They are typically held on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00 in the morning. Each meeting is at a different location and covers a different topic. We welcome people of all skill levels whether you are a professional general contractor, exploring options for redoing a bathroom, or simply want to talk about renovation with other interesting people.
For more information, please contact Steve Wilke-Shapiro at steve@RenovateDSM.com or 515-710-3484.
Historic Preservation Workshop
Historic Preservation Basics Workshop and National Register–In-Depth Workshop
Presented by the State Historic Preservation Office
In Partnership with Madison County Historic Preservation Commission
- Madison County Historical Complex
815 South 2nd Avenue
Winterset, Iowa
August 19 and 20, 2010
August Rehabbers Club Meeting - What's Behind Your Drywall
Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind your drywall? Well, this house is currently "naked" - the plaster is down and you can see all the "guts"! Joe and Diana will talk about their process of acquiring a foreclosed home, demolition, framing, plumbing, and electric work. They were recently featured in a Des Moines Register article about DIYers.
This meeting is the first of a "before and after" series. We will revisit Joe and Diana's project when they are done to help celebrate!
- When: August 7, 2010
Time: 9:30-11:00
Where: 109 E. Washington
"Most Endangered" List Steering Committee - OPEN to all volunteers!
It is time to start planning for the annual "Des Moines 7 Most Endangered Buildings" list!
The first steering committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 21 at 5:30, at Mars Cafe (2318 University, just east of Drake). Anyone interested in helping out is invited to join us. If you can't make it but would like to be involved, please send me a private email at steve@renovatedsm.com so I can include you on minutes and email discussions.
Barton, Joel
[Recommendation submitted via email] Joel finished the two larger areas of stucco work today, he did a great job. I think he came pretty close to matching the texture and was a pleasure to work with. He showed up on time and got back to me promptly when I called him. His name is Joel Barton, 515-202-5753. I would recommend him to anyone in need of stucco work.
How to Rehang Window Sash Weights
Double-hung windows are made to be easily repairable without a whole lot of carpentry skills. If a window sash will not stay up, or is very heavy to lift, one possible cause is that the counterweights have detached from the sash.
This is a generalized description of how to rehang the counterweights in a typical double-hung window. Note that your actual window construction may differ from this description.
- Utilize lead safe work practices (http://renovatedsm.com/node/176). Windows are a common source of lead paint dust - make sure you work safely.
July Des Moines Rehabbers Club Meeting
Take a short break from celebrating our nation's independence next weekend to join us at the next Des Moines Rehabbers Club meeting on Saturday, July 3!
- Where: 940 37th Street (Google Map)
When: Saturday, July 3, 2010
Time: 9:30-11:00 am
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