Historic Window Preservation
Workshop at Salem’s Historic First United Methodist Church
On
Saturday June 29th Salem FUMC, in conjunction with the City of Salem
and Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, will be hosting a window
preservation workshop. Workshop
participants will learn how to remove a window sash, restring pulleys, repair
window glazing, and other simple repairs.
Participants are encouraged to bring basic tools such as putty knives,
painter tools, utility knives, etc. Supplies and materials needed for the
workshop will either be donated or purchased with grant funds. The workshop will be led by Chris Gustafson
of Vintage Window Restoration in Albany. Chris is a graduate of the Historic
Preservation & Restoration program at the Clatsop Community College in
Astoria. This free workshop is being
presented by the Salem Historic Landmarks Commission through a Certified Local
Government (CLG) grant from the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. If
you are interested in attending for all or part of the workshop, please contact
Nancy Brik at Salem FUMC at 503.364.6709 or nancyb@wvi.com.
