AAPS

Preservationists Set for 20th Annual Awards

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Alamedainfo.com The Home of Truth at 1300 Grand St. will receive one of the seven Alameda Architectural Preservation Society awards at Sunday, June 4’s ceremony at the Alameda Point Theater. The society is honoring the spiritual center’s board of trustees for maintaining the building’s “health and well being.” Over the years the trustees have replaced the foundation, upgraded the electrial system, maintained the gardens, reshingled he roof and, more recently, applied a fresh coat of paint to the exterior.

The Alameda Architecutal Preservation Society (AAPS) will host its 20th Annual Awards Gala at 7 p.m., this Sunday, June 4 at Michaan’s Alameda Point Theater, 2700 Saratoga St.

This year’s recipients include the California Department of Transportation for its restoration of the Alameda Portal of the Posey Tube. Alameda Municipa Power will also receive an award for restoring Alameda’s streetlights. The society will also honor the Home of Truth on Grand Street.

Quick Action Saves West End Railroad Landmark

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Learn to Care for Victorian-era Homes

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Courtesy Pacific Northwest Painters & Construction The removal and replacement of a Victorian-era home’s dry-rotted stairs requires some special handling. Learn tricks of the trade at a lecture set for this Sunday.

In an effort to inform homeowners as to the best practices for preserving historic homes, the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS) will be present a discussion titled, “The Mysteries of Paint Protection” this Sunday, April 13, at 7 p.m.
Presenters Pacific Northwest Painters & Construction (PNPC) will discuss what products and practices should be used when removing old paint, or applying new paint. PNPC has been owned and operated by founders Eric and Cornelia Grunseth since 1981. They have been married, living and working in Alameda for the past 32 years.