Restoration Society Offers Historic Masonry Repair Workshop

The Cleveland Restoration Society will host “Historic Masonry: Assessment & Repair,” a workshop on the maintenance and repair of older brick or stone structures on Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its headquarters located at 3751 Prospect Avenue. Expert masons from the Harry S. Peterson Company will cover foundation and chimney condition assessment, graffiti removal, proper re-pointing and more and will provide a hands-on demonstration. The workshop is open to building inspectors, contractors, real estate professionals, or any person interested in or responsible for brick or stone structures built before 1955. The cost is $25. Continuing Education credits are pending with the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by May 20th. For more information Contact Dave Spremulli at (216) 426-3101 or visit www.clevelandrestoration.org.

The Cleveland Restoration Society/Preservation Resource Center of Northeastern Ohio is the region’s largest non-profit preservation organization and is a Local Partner affiliate of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Founded in 1972, the Society is dedicated to the preservation of Greater Cleveland’s historic resources.

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