Conference on Preservation & Stewardship of Historic Places

Starts:  Sep 30, 2014 12:00 AM (MT)
Ends:  Oct 3, 2014 11:59 PM (MT)
Associated with  Historic Resources Committee

Immerse yourself in the rustic architecture of Yellowstone National Park while learning from seasoned professionals how to apply preservation treatments, protect, and preserve rustic-style historic structures.

Besides wildlife and geysers, Yellowstone is also home to hundreds of examples of beautiful rustic architecture. Many of these buildings are as loved by park visitors as the incredible natural features. But Yellowstone is also a place where the natural elements are harsh and extreme, the purposing of these facilities is often substantially different from the original intents, and the human activity within the buildings can be incredibly high. This is why the world’s first national park is a perfect place for a conference like this!

This conference is for those historic and rustic architecture practitioners who are looking to build new skills and network with professionals and craftspeople in the field. The conference will provide opportunities to learn and exchange ideas through hands-on experiences, classroom presentations and facilitated dialog.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

Conference sessions will be held in the Old Faithful Lodge Recreation Hall, near the Inn and the world-famous geyser. Choose from a wide variety of topics covering rustic architecture.

  • Conducting annual inspections
  • Condition assessments
  • Choosing a qualified engineer and/or consultant
  • Developing log, wood, masonry, or hardware preservation treatments
  • Developing and implementing treatment and maintenance plans
  • Dealing with winter snow loads, safety hazards for guests and contractors
  • How to select and source sustainable preservation alternative
  • Optional Parkitecture Tour on Oct. 3! 

Participants can earn up to 16 AIA CEU continuing education credits. 

SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Laura Gates, NPS Superintendent Cane River Creole NHP; Laura was a primary author of the definitive NPS publication Rustic Architecture 1916-1942.
  • Jim McDonald AIA, Principal at A&E Architects, Billings, MT; Jim was the architect in charge of the  five  phases of work recently completed at the Old Faithful Inn.
  • Mary Murphy, Branch Chief, Concessions Facility Management, YNP: Mary has been a key player in the emergence of concession stewardship at Yellowstone NP.
  • Dr. Harrison Goodall,  Principal  at Conservation Services, Langley, WA; Harrison has worked on over 62 rustic structures and was one of the primary authors of 1991 NPS Preservation Brief #26 - The Preservation and Repair of Historic Log Buildings.
  • Tamara Burns, AIA, Principal at Hopkins & Burns Design Studio, Ann Arbor MI;  Hopkins & Burns have been providing preservation and maintenance services for the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island for over 22 years.


Location

Yellowstone National Park
WY

Contact

Chere Jiusto or Christine Brown Montana Preservation Alliance
(406) 457-2822