Speakers
Jack A. Sobon:
An architect and
author specializing in repair and restoration of
timber frame buildings, Mr. Sobon has extensive experience in restoring and
relocating
historic barns. He has taught traditional timber framing workshops, provided
architectural
restoration drawings, and has written three books and numerous articles. This
year
Mr. Sobon will offer technical approaches to structural repairs for those who
are looking
to expand their knowledge in this area.
Arron J. Sturgis:
Mr. Sturgis is the owner of Preservation Timber Framing, Inc.,
specializing in the structural repair of historic timber framed buildings. He
has restored
over 40 buildings, including 19 on the National Register of Historic Places. He
has supported
several historical societies and preservation commissions in their work,
and is an active
member of the Traditional Framers Research and Advisory Group. Mr. Sturgis
has also
led numerous teaching workshops.
Thomas D. Visser:
Professor Visser,
director of the University of Vermont Historic
Preservation Program, will present an illustrated seminar on the history and
preservation of
barns and farm buildings in New England. With support from the National
Endowment for
the Arts, Professor Visser has conducted extensive research on historic farm
buildings in
New England. Working from both archival sources and field surveys, he has
documented
thousands of historic farm buildings in the region. The results of this work
are incorporated
in his award winning book,
A
Field Guide to New England Barns and Farm Buildings,
published by the University Press of New England.
Panelists
"Many Needles in a Haystack:" Community Barn Surveys
Name
Title
Anne Forbes
Historic Preservation Consultant, Acton, MA
Christopher Skelly
Director of Local Gov. Programs - Massachusetts Historical Commission
"Red Elephants" or Vital Local Resources? Community Barn Preservation & Reuse
Name
Title
James Cram
Chair, Lawrence Barn Committee, Hollis, NH
www.lawrencebarn.org
Norman Isler
President, Topsfield Historical Society
www.topsfieldhistory.org
Lili Ott
Member, Williams Barn Committee, Groton, MA
www.townofgroton.org
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