Next Tuesday, Nov 13th, I'll be taking part in a panel discussion at this year's Build Boston show. Along with architect Frank Shirley, homeowner (and client) Ellen Comley, and moderator and consultant Bruce Irving, the talk is called "Rashomon: three views on designing an addition to an old house". We'll be discussing how a typical project comes together, from selection of the architect and general contractor, to design and construction issues.
Last night we won a COTY Award (Contractor of the year) from the Eastern Mass Chapter of NARI. We won in the category of Best Historic Renovation Project for our renovation of a Greek Revival home in Cambridge. 
Many other talented companies were recognized along with us. Check the EM-NARI website next week for a full list of the winners.
Last month I road in my third Pan Mass Challenge, the two-day bike ride for cancer research. Along with several friends (and about 5000 other riders!) I rode the 190 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown on a hot but clear weekend. As usual, the course was lined with supporters. These onlookers included many cancer survivors along with the families of many people currently battling the disease.
Last year the event raised about $24 million. About 95% of this went directly to the Dana Farber Institute to be put towards research. This year, I expect the total to be close to $30 million! It's not too late to contribute. If you would like to sponsor me, please click this link before October 1st. Thanks to everyone who supported me. You can bet that I'll be back next year!
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 I'll be giving a talk at the Walpole Historical Society entitled "Artful Updates: Renovating and enlarging your historic home while maintaining its character". If you plan to come, bring pictures of your house and questions related to any aspect of renovations, restorations, or additions. All are welcome.
Click Your Way to an Architect-Designed House - New York Times. The web has proven to be a source of home plans. Although in my opinion this is not as good a solution as a custom-designed home, it can be a great source of ideas.
Thanks to everyone who visited our booth at the Traditional Building Show in Boston this week. And also to those who attended my talk on "Period Kitchens in Old Houses". It was great to get a chance to chat with homeowners, architects, and others who are as interested in historic houses as we are.
If you would like to discuss your particular projects in more detail, drop me a line at info@landmarkservices.com or call the office at 508-533-8393. We're always happy to visit you at your house or to take a look at a set of plans. And for those of you who are interested in the Capen House, it is indeed, still available.
The show will be back in Boston again next spring. Our next show, however, is the Residential Design Show at Boston's World Trade Center in early April. We hope to see you there.
Mark Landry
Landmark Services
The Barnard Capen House. Here's a link to a photo gallery on Boston.com about the 17th century house we recently dismantled. The full article is here.
If you would like a ca. 1675 house house assembled on your piece of land, let us know! We'd love to find a good home for this architectural treasure. Drop an email to info@landmarkservices.com. 
Apple CEO Jobs Cannot Tear Down Historic Mansion—Court. A California court overruled a prior decision allowing Apple CEO Steve Jobs from demolishing the mansion, which he has owned for more than twenty years. Local historic preservation advocates are very happy with the decision. 
Looks like Jobs will be forced to either restore or sell the 17,000sf house.
Alliance protects Shaker property. Great to see that this important Shaker village will be protected from development. The handful of Shakers living at Sabbathday Lake are the last surviving Shakers. 
Take It Away - New York Times. Moving historic houses to save them is becoming a more common occurance around the country. Unfortunately, most developers place no value on these houses and they either get moved or torn down.
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