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Chase Community Giving is donating $5,000,000 to charities around the USA...
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The following is from a listserv posting by Adrian Scott Fine, Director of the Center for State and Local Policy at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and is reposted here with permission from the National Trust.There have been a lot of questions recently about the eligibility of storm...
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Are you interested in living greener?Tomorrow night we're offering a special workshop on practical, sensible ways to make your living space greener and healthier...
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 saw the completion of an Eagle Scout candidate’s project designed to satisfy the curiosity of visitors to the Landmark Society’s Stone-Tolan House Museum property who ask, "What is that tree? What is that shrub? What is that herb? Hi...
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The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. Want to live greener? This Wednesday night, don't miss our one-time workshop, "Green Systems and Practices for the Health of Your House." Learn to identify threats to your house's sustainability, incorporate green technology, and more! Architects, earn 2 AIA CES credits!

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I should point out that this is geared toward homeowners in either historic or more recently built houses - lots of practical tips for making your living space greener and healthier for you and the planet.
November 16 at 2:19pm
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The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. It's Friday! Which, of course, means it's almost Saturday...Public Market time! Rochester boasts a 103-year-old public market that is among our favorite places. What's your favorite weekend spot?

November 13 at 12:16pm
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The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. If you favored preservation before...you'll really like it when you realize it's the ultimate green movement.

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"The greenest building is the one already built
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The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. is still in denial over having to scrape ice off the car this morning...

November 12 at 8:07am
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Pamela Quimby
I will second that ....
November 12 at 11:55am
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The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. Brrrrr, welcome November! If you need help making sure your house is weather-ready, please see the energy conservation section of the Rehab Rochester guide: http://landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=1&uid=1&pageId=9

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With the high cost of utility bills these days, energy efficiency is as important to homeowners as any maintenance issue. We are inundated with promotional literature and advertisements to insulate our homes or to install new siding, double-glazed replacement windows, and various specialty products....
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Second in Your Old House Workshop Fall’ 09 Series On Nov 2’09 Landmark Society had its second session for Your Old house workshop. The speaker for this session was Mr. Peter Trieb, a preservation consultant with over 30 years of experience. He...
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The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. Don't miss tonight's workshop on lead-safe practices for owners of historic houses! Reserve your spot in advance or buy your ticket at the door.

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I have young kids, and I live in a house built in the 1920s. Naturally, I have wondered at times whether the lead that is undoubtedly in some of the paint used on my house before the 1970s is posing any harm to my kids...
Erin
Erin
This is great, Katie. So glad you're doing this. Lots of mis-information out there and sometimes as preservationists we're scared to acknowledge lead dangers.
November 6 at 6:04am
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First in Fall Your Old house Series On October 19, Landmark Society began its fall series of Your Old House Workshops. The first presenter for the series was Dave Feldman- owner of Feldman Heating and Cooling Inc, a locally renowned HVAC company for over 90 years...
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Having read so much about how “green” it is to adapt and reuse old buildings, which I heartily support by the way, I thought it was time for me to add my perspective to the tide of articles dealing with eco-friendly practices.Once upon a time George Ellwanger, noted horticulturist, planted (or so ...
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WOW, what a turnout Thursday October 29th at the Enhancing Main Street: Making Upper Floors Work Again program in the Village of Mt. Morris, New York (.pdf).Approximately 90 attendees from 11 counties were represented...