The amphitheater has been enriched with the history and culture here at the University of Mary Washington since it was first constructed in 1913. Under the watchful eye of faculty and students, the original amphitheater only consisted of a wooden structure as well as wooden benches. It wasn’t until the 1920s when the construction of […]
Hello, Everyone! The University of Mary Washington Historic Preservation Department is pleased to announce that our Fall 2016 Newsletter has arrived! If you’d like to sign up to receive a digital copy, please follow this link: http://casumws.wpengine.com/hisp/about/hisp-newsletters/ Enjoy! fall2016newsletter_nov30_final
Three University of Mary Washington’s, Department of Historic Preservation alumni, Jen Mason, Justine Bello, and Caitlin Smith spent the better part of the last three years helping with the incredible task of conserving the US Capitol building. Employed by Conservation Solutions Inc., the three Mary Washington alums meticulously worked to clean the delicate stonework using […]
While difficult to witness, the demolition of buildings like 401 Sophia Street can provide for some unique opportunities. In particular such scenarios allow the historic preservationist the opportunity to examine architectural salvage, particularly structural members, that normally would be inaccessible without destructive analysis. Below are some images, with annotations, of the architectural salvage procured by the […]
Jess R. Phelps is coming to the University of Mary Washington on January 28th to discuss his career in preservation easements. His legal background alongside his interest in historic preservation has led him to a career focused on easements. Preservation easements are restrictions put in place to protect and preserve historically, architecturally, or archaeologically significant structures. […]