Historic Homeowner Workshop Video Series
Learn more about the historic neighborhood
Sponsored by our friends at Cowford Realty & Design, the Historic Homeowner Workshop (now The Porchlight Series) is an annual summertime event bringing special topics of interest to those with a passion for historic homes and history.
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The History of Riverside Avondale Preservation
Dr. Wayne Wood
Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2024, a look back on Riverside Avondale Preservation directly from our Founder, Dr. Wayne Wood.
Historic Windows Workshop
Doug Romaine, Austin Historical
Learn more about the value of historic windows and how best to care for them.
HIDDEN SECRETS OF RIVERSIDE AND AVONDALE
Ennis Davis and Mike Field of The Jaxson
A look into the lesser known history of Riverside and Avondale as included in the book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by author Bill Delaney of the Jaxson.
Preservation Beyond the Building
Adrienne Burke & Ennis Davis of Community Planning Collaborative
Preservation isnt just about the four walls of a building. Learn about how to preserve the cultural aspects of a community with experts in the field of Historic Preservation.
Water Intrusion
Angel Corrales, Corrales Artisan Consultants
Home care and maintenance in a historic home requires an understanding of building materials from a century ago. Learn from expert tradesman Angel Corrales about how a home should breathe in order to keep water out.