ALBANY, NY -- August 22, 2001 -- As part of its Living Preservation series, Historic Albany Foundation will present Stone and Brownstone Repointing and Repair on Saturday, October 27, 2001. The workshop will be presented at 329 State Street in Albany from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 

Brownstone and stone repair is a constant and compelling topic in our beautiful but aging city. Spalling and falling brownstone surrounds us, it seems. This seminar, held outside on a typical brownstone stoop, will demonstrate brownstone repair including mixing and coloring, application and finishing. Warm work clothing is highly recommended. 
 
This is an essential course for those with rotting brownstone in search of an immensely satisfying project of reasonable difficulty, or those looking for sufficient information to make intelligent contractor choices. Tool list, materials list, and material sources will be available. 
 
Eugene Lugowski holds a B.A. in Building Construction from Krosno University, Krosno, Poland. He has over twelve years of construction supervisory experience in the Capital District. He has worked at Yaddo, Saratoga Springs; The Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs;  the Saratoga Racetrack, and on many other significant restoration projects in the area. He owns Historical Restorations, Albany, New York.
 
Made possible in part by a grant from the New York State Council for the Arts, Architecture, Planning & Design program, this workshop will offer ample time for questions and answers. Light refreshments will be served.
 
The workshop is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information, visit the Historic Albany Foundation web site at www.historic-albany.org, or call the Foundation at 518-465-0876.
 
Historic Albany Foundation is a private, not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1974 to promote the preservation and appreciation of historic buildings and neighborhoods in and around the city of Albany. The Foundation provides design and technical assistance to homeowners, advocates to preserve endangered buildings, and operates an architectural parts warehouse.