LITTLE ROCK — The Quapaw Quarter Association (QQA) executive director, Patricia Blick, recently announced the schedule of Preservation Conversations 2019.
Preservation Conversations is a series of lectures that address a wide range of history, architectural, and preservation topics, according to a news release.
The Preservation Conversations will be held the second Thursday of every month in “The Mixing Room” at the Old Paint Factory in East Village, 1306 E. Sixth St., at Little Rock.
A reception will start at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture will start at 6 p.m. The programs are free and open to the public.
“The QQA hosts Preservation Conversations to educate our constituents and members on issues important to historic preservation in their neighborhoods,” according to the release.
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Preservation Conversations 2019 is underwritten in part by a gift in honor of Carl A. Miller Jr., a long-time supporter of the QQA and preservationist.
Sessions will include:
Jan. 10 — Building Styles in Little Rock. Mason Toms explores the multitude of different forms that the architecture of Little Rock has taken on over the last 189 years.
Feb. 14 — The National Register of Historic Places. Callie Williams explains the history and development of the National Register of Historic Places as well as the research and process used to pursue listing in the Register.
March 14 — Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits. Antoinette Johnson, PhD, explains the federal and state rehabilitation tax credits, what they are and how they can be used by owners of historic properties.
April 11 — Insurance for Historic Properties. Patrick Anders discusses insurance concerns relevant to historic homes, and what to do when you are trying to insure a building with knob and tube wiring.
May 9 — Historic Wooden Windows. Steve Hurd, preservation architect, explains why property owners should restore historic windows and a how-to when restoring them.
June 13 — Historic Stained Glass Windows. Jay King of Arkansas Glassworks explains the care, maintenance, and restoration of historic stained glass windows.
July 11 — Roofing for Historic Buildings. Woody Simmons and Robert Purtle from Bray Sheet Metal share their experience and recommendations for proper roof maintenance with a variety of roofing materials.
Aug. 8 — Quapaw Tribal Pottery. Betty Gaedtke, Quapaw Nation, discusses traditional methods of creating pottery.
Sept. 12 — The 140th anniversary of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Timothy G. Nutt, PhD, will be the guest. “During the last 140 years, events, interesting personalities, and politics have shaped the state’s only academic health center,” according to the release.
Oct. 10 — Historic Hardware. William “Mike” Smith, secretary of the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America, shares history of the study and preservation of antique ornamental hardware, especially doorknobs, as well as artifacts from his collection.
Nov. 14 — Weatherization of Historic Buildings. Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (AEDQ) staff discuss effective measures to weatherize historic buildings. “Weatherization means implementing cost-effective measures to make a building’s envelope more energy efficient. Weatherizing a historic building requires undertaking those measures in ways that have minimal impact on the historic building’s design and materials,” according to the release.
Dec. 12 — Race and Housing: How Urban Renewal Changed the Landscapes of Little Rock. John A. Kirk, PhD, George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History and director of Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, shares findings of his research on the impact of Urban Renewal policies on Little Rock’s built environment.
Space is limited for Preservation Conversations, so attendees need to RSVP at Quapaw.com . Details: 501-371-0075.