OLD HOUSE FANS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATE!
 
2010 OLD HOUSE FAIR




Saturday, April 3, 2010 
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Germantown Friends School,
31 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia

Plan to Make it a Day at the 2010 Old House Fair!

If you are the owner of an older or historic home, or thinking of becoming one, mark your calendar and make plans to spend Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Old House Fair.  This terrific one day event, designed to bring together owners and aspiring owners of older and historic homes with historic preservation specialists from throughout the Philadelphia area, is the place to be for fans and stewards of old houses.

Attendees of the 2010 Old House Fair will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to visit 70+ booths of vendors and preservation professionals representing, products, services and information pertaining to older and historic houses, along with a select group of state, local and regional non-profit preservation and design-related organizations.  The Fair will feature five  hands-on demonstrations by specialty craftspeople, presented in the central demonstration area, along with an impressive collection of a dozen presentations by both the participating vendors and other historic preservation specialists concerning preservation practices, products and services throughout the day.

The 2010 Old House Fair is a great opportunity for homeowners and aspiring homeowners to meet with exhibitors, attend the demonstrations and presentations, take advantage of the “Ask the Experts” consultations, and gather useful information at the Preservation Resource Center. Attendees will also receive a copy of the Old House Fair Program Book, featuring useful information and a listing of detailed information about each of the vendors.

In addition to all the great information that will be
available at the 2010 Old House Fair, the Preservation Alliance will present the 2010 Homeowner Awards to a select group of homeowners for their outstanding restoration and renovation projects. 

The 2010 Old House Fair will also include the presentation of the "Robert Levy Award" to recognize the work of a preservation contractor whose work honors the spirit and quality of the well-loved and fondly-remembered Philadelphia preservationist Robert Levy.

Admission:  $10 general admission, $5 for Preservation Alliance members, and free for children under 18.

Purchase tickets online or contact Amy McCollum, Old House Fair Co-Coordinator, at amy@preservationalliance.com or 215.546.1146 x7.

Special thanks to:

2010 Old House Fair Sponsors (TO DATE):

HUB International

Andrew R. Palewski Architectural Preservation
Architectural Window of Philadelphia
Historic Germantown
JRB Restorations
Knapp Masonry
Masonry Preservation Group
Russell Roofing

About the Old House Fair
The OLD HOUSE FAIR grows out of the Alliance’s mission to provide technical assistance and educational activities that encourage restoration and reuse of historic buildings. We recognize that preservation is community driven and begins with the efforts of dedicated stewards who tend their historic houses.

Initiated in 1984, the Old House Fair ran as one of the longest running programs of its kind in the country for more than 15 years. After a few years hiatus, this very popular event was reintroduced in 2007, and we have been delighted with the positive response it has received since it's reintroduction to the Philadelphia area!

The Preservation Alliance knew we had a hit on our hands when a steady stream of old house fans made its way to the campus of the Germantown Friends School for the 2008 Old House Fair on Saturday, March 22. Approximately 1,200 people attended last years fair and the very positive response of visitors and vendors alike tells us that the Fair is here to stay!

Planning and preparation for the 2010 Old House Fair are in full swing, and we look forward to an even bigger and better event this year. If you are interested in being a volunteer for this great event, and want learn more about the opportunities and benefits of being a sponsor, vendor or volunteer at the 2009 Old House Fair, please contact: Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs at 215.546.1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com.