Preservation in Practice
Join Manor Mill and the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County on the fourth Tuesday of each month for a free meeting to discuss the many avenues and practices of preservation. We will be joined by preservation experts in fields such as American architecture, timber framing, masonry, window restoration, cemetery history and headstone cleaning, and many more. If you have a passion or interest in historic build preservation, this is the event for you to get involved and learn more!
Meeting: 6:00- 7:30PM
Tuesday, September 23 Topic:
Historic Plumbing and Faucets with Chris Saffer of Saffer Plumbing, Heating & Electrical
Join us for a session of Preservation in Practice dedicated to historic plumbing fixtures. This presentation will delve into the faucets and heating fixtures of the Baltimore area, exploring their mechanics, repair, and restoration. With a hands-on “petting zoo” of historic items, you’ll gain practical insights into preserving the functional beauty of these vintage pieces.
The session, led by an expert, will feature a visual presentation and a “petting zoo” of original fixtures to explore. Topics will include demystifying faucet mechanics, navigating the acquisition of hard-to-find repair parts, and mastering period-appropriate restoration techniques.