In celebration of Preservation Month in May each year, and beginning with the first installment of this series in 2003, “Saving Venice Through Archaeology,”  The Friends of Lorenzo has promoted the many social, cultural and economic benefits in preserving historic architecture, landscapes and archaeology. This year’s focus extends to the particular significance of the Gothic Revival architectural style in and around Central New York on May 20th ,  and the assistance, resources, partners, and incentives available to preserve historic resources at the community level on May 27th.  Both free programs are offered in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.  
Central New York is rich in a number of historic architectural styles, with several significant examples of the early-Victorian “pointed style” or Gothic Revival, including Cottage Lawn in Oneida and the Town Offices (Bob-O-Link) in Cazenovia.  On May 20th at 7 pm, William Krattinger, a National Register Field Representative for New York State, will present “Gothic Revival Domestic Architecture in Central New York: Context and Resources.” Mr. Krattinger will present an historical and stylistic context for this “romantic” style--embellished with lancet arches, carved finials and decorative vergeboard gables-- and will examine precedents, design sources and additional prominent dwellings erected in and around Madison County during this period.
On May 27th at 7 pm, Julian Adams of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will highlight how SHPO helps communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archeological, and cultural resources through a variety of programs including the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places, the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, the state historic preservation grants program and a wide range of technical assistance. The SHPO works with both the public and private sector to raise historic preservation awareness, to instill in New Yorkers a sense of pride in the state's unique history and to encourage heritage tourism and community revitalization. 
In association with the Cazenovia Public Library, both evening lectures will take place in the Library’s Community Room at 7 pm, 100 Albany Street, Cazenovia; refreshments will follow each program. The Library has also mounted an on-going power point presentation on the Cazenovia Town Offices in the main circulation area. Both programs are part of the Cazenovia-wide Preservation Month Series. For more information, please call (315) 655-3200.

 


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