FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2007
Contact: , Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442

Windows on the Past
Exploring the History of Your Older House or Building
Special Workshop to be Held

AUSTIN, Texas (January 12, 2008) – Local history organizations will present an educational workshop that will provide tips on conducting historic property research in Austin, including an overview of the resources at the Austin History Center. Experts will review the application process for the historic designation of your property for local, state, and national designations.

WHEN: Saturday, January 12, 2008, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

WHERE:Austin History Center, Reception Room .The Austin History Center is
located at 810 Guadalupe, at the corner of 9th and Guadalupe Streets.

WHO: Co-Sponsored by the Austin History Center, Austin History Center Association, City of Austin Historic Preservation Office, Heritage Society of Austin, Travis County Historical Commission, and the History Programs Division of the Texas Historical Commission.

COST: Free

HOW:To RSVP, send an email to rsvp@hsaustin.org or to events@ahca.net
or call 974-7383.

Topics will include:

1. Overview of national, state, and local historical designations
   Gregory Smith & Charles Sadnick, Historians with the History Programs Division of the Texas Historical Commission; Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Officer, City of Austin; Barry Hutchison, Travis County Historical Commission
2. Overview of Austin History Center property resources
   Mike Miller, Acting Manager, Austin History Center
3. How to do historic research – a case study
   Steve Sadowsky, Preservation Officer for the City of Austin Historic Preservation Office
4. Overview of Architectural styles of Austin
   Peter Flagg Maxson, Architectural Historian
5. FAQ / Questions and Answers
   Steve Sadowsky, City of Austin Historic Preservation Office
   Gregory Smith, Texas Historical Commission
   Charles Sadnick, Texas Historical Commission
   Peter Flagg Maxson, Architectural Historian
   Barry Hutchison, Travis County Historical Commission

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