Do you like tinkering with old homes? Does it sound like something you would be interested in but don't know how to start? Do you love 1950 era homes? If so, this Restore Omaha conference is for you.
The conference will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community College's South Omaha Campus, located at 27th and Q Streets. Registration is from 8-9:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Industrial Training Center.
Kelly Sutherland McLeod, will be the keynote speaker at the 11:15 luncheon discussing the work on the Gamble House in Pasadena, California as the Project Architect.
The one hour breakout session choices are:
| 9:00 am
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Preservation Basics Arts and Crafts Gardens With Native Plants Local, State and Federal Incentives Window Repair: Repairing Window Weights Porch Restoration Hands-on Plaster |
| 10:15 am |
History of Omaha's Little Italy History of Omaha's Parks and Boulevard System Small Commercial Projects group discussion Repairing and Painting Exterior Woodwork Wood Repair Through Wood Consolidation |
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1:00 |
Omaha's 20th Century Modern Architecture Omaha's Mount Vernon Gardens Effects of Development on Historic Neighborhoods Window Repair: Reglazing Windows Window and Weather Stripping |
The closing reception is from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. and features an "Ask the Experts" Jam. Those with projects in process or completed can present a one minute presentation and the audience can ask questions or provide advice.
Click here for conference schedule.
Map - Metropolitcan Community College, South Omaha Campus
