Pratt Historic Preservation Organization

Pratt Historic Preservation Organization

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PHPO is a forum for Historic Preservation grad students at Pratt Institute to further an interest in preservation, planning & placemaking beyond the classroom.

05/07/2018

Beginning in the late 1990s with support from American Express, WMF took part in a comprehensive conservation program at the Temple of Hercules and Temple of Portunus in Rome, Italy. Restoration work at both temples included façade conservation, biocide cleaning, stabilization, and conservation of its eroding marble surfaces.

Located in the Forum Boarium, these temples are some of ancient Rome’s oldest structures. Today they are an educational resource for those interested in this ancient commercial center.

Pictured is Temple of Hercules in the foreground, and Temple of Portunus in the background.

More on Temple of Hercules: wmf.org/project/temple-hercules

More on Temple of Portunus: wmf.org/project/temple-portunus

A little girl's diary sheds light on the 1849 city 01/11/2014

A little girl's diary sheds light on the 1849 city "I am ten years old to-day, and I am going to begin to keep a diary," wrote Catherine Elizabeth Havens on August 6, 1849. Catherine only kept her diary for a few years. But this bright, curious cit...

Career Opportunities 12/24/2013

The Garden Conservancy is looking for a Director of Preservation.

Career Opportunities The Garden Conservancy

Photos 12/12/2013

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1 Saint James Place
New York, NY
11205