Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Grants (HPTAG)

This December, the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation awarded a total of $31,635.97 in Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Grants to 7 different non-profit organizations and municipalities around the state.

Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Grants are a collaborative historic preservation granting program of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, with generous funding from the Connecticut General Assembly, the Connecticut Humanities Council, and the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. HPTAGs are matching grants designed to support communities in planning for the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of significant historic resources throughout the state.

Colchester:

Bacon Academy

Capital Needs Assessment and Preservation Plan for Old Bacon Academy: $5,000

$5,000 has been awarded to Bacon Academy to conduct a capital needs assessment for the Old Bacon Academy building, the most prominent buildings in Colchester and a centerpiece of the Colchester Historic District. The study will provide a prioritized list for repair and maintenance work to be conducted on this historic building, which was constructed in 1802 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bacon Academy is one of the oldest high schools in the state.

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Derby:

Derby Historical Society

Capital Needs Assessment for the Smith-Curtis House in Osbornedale State Park: $4,000

$4,000 has been awarded to the Derby Historical Society to conduct a capital needs assessment of the Smith-Curtis House, one of the oldest buildings in Derby. The Greek Revival structure, which is listed on the State Register of Historic Places and was constructed sometime between 1740 and 1780, has fallen into disrepair. The capital needs assessment will help direct subsequent restoration work in the hopes that the building can again be put to good use.

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Eastford:

Town of Eastford

Drawings and Specifications for Union Society of Phoenixville House: $3,000

$3,000 has been awarded to the Town of Eastford to hire an architect to prepare bid level drawings for the replacement of the failing roof on the Union Society of Phoenixville House. The replacement of the roof constitutes the urgent first phase of a larger restoration and stabilization effort for the town-owned structure. The town hopes to eventually return the building, which was constructed in 1806 and is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to use as a community gathering place.

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Guilford:

First Congregational Church

Conditions Assessment and Restoration Plans for Church Façade: $11,471.97

$11,471.97 has been awarded to the First Congregational Church in Guilford to prepare drawings and specifications for the eventual restoration of the deteriorating church façade. This federal style building was constructed in 1829 and is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is an enduring landmark on the north end of the Guilford green. This project represents part of the congregation’s continued commitment to the proper maintenance and restoration of their iconic building.

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Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

Conditions Assessment of the Noyes Memorial Building: $1,750

$1,750 has been awarded to the Litchfield Historical Society to conduct a conditions assessment of the Noyes Memorial Building, which is home to the Society and their collections. The building, which was originally constructed in 1900 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is an important community gathering place for the town of Litchfield. The conditions assessment constitutes the first phase of the Society’s larger plan to address its failing roof and HVAC system, which have allowed moisture to enter the building, threatening their collections.

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Rowayton:

Rowayton Historical Society

National Register District Nomination for “Oysterman’s Way”: $3,915

$3,915 has been awarded to the Rowayton Historical Society to research and submit a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the area of Rowayton once known as Oysterman’s Way. The district, which includes many Victorian homes, highlights Rowayton’s transformation from a fishing and oystering community, to a summer resort community, and finally to a full-time residential village.

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Union:

Union Historical Society

Historic Resources Survey and Accompanying Walking Tour: $2,499

For more detailed information, please click here to review qualification and eligibility requirements.

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