Resources for the Historic Homeowner

In response to requests by several Township historic house owners for advice about proper maintenance of their old houses, Charlestown’s Historical Commission has purchased several helpful volumes, which may be borrowed from the Township Office for a month. Please call ahead (610-240-0326) to make sure the book you want is available.

Book List

Charles E. Fisher and Hugh C. Miller,
Caring for Your Historic House (Abrams, 1998)

Virginia and Lee McAlester,
A Field Guide to American Houses (Knopf, 1991)

Roger Moss,
Lighting for Historic Buildings (Preservation Press, 1988)

Roger Moss,
Paint in America: The Colors of Historic Buildings (Preservation Press, 1994)

New York Landmarks Conservancy,
Repairing Old and Historic Windows: A Manual for Architects and Homeowners (National Trust, 1992)

National Park Service, Preservation Briefs 1 to 41 (Technical Preservation Services, GPO, 1975-2000)