http://www.fitchfoundation.org Fitch Foundation Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:49:39 +0000 http://www.fitchfoundation.org en http://fitchfoundation.org/2011-Kenneth-Love-Fallingwater-A-Conversation-with-Edgar-Kaufmann-jr http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/2011-Kenneth-Love-Fallingwater-A-Conversation-with-Edgar-Kaufmann-jr Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:49:39 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1627603 Kenneth Love Fallingwater: A Conversation with Edgar Kaufmann, jr. Click here to view the trailer of the film! In association with the Edgar Tafel Trust, Kenneth Love has received a 2011 grant to reproduce, restore, and preserve his documentary Fallingwater: A Conversation with Edgar Kaufmann, jr. The goals of the project are to create a new wide screen high-definition broadcast television quality program of the acclaimed 1994 film. To use the documentary for on-site interpretation and make it available to 160,000 annual visitors. To make the video available to universities, other public organization, and general audience. To preserve the historical on-camera interview with Edgar Kaufmann, jr. from the original 16mm film created in 1982 in a new HD digital video format. Kenneth Love has been a filmmaker for forty years. His awards include two National Emmys for Individual Achievement. Love's association with Fallingwater began with a call in 1982 to film an interview with Edgar Kaufmann, jr., the son of the original client. That assignment ultimately resulted in the production of four films by Mr. Love Fallingwater: A Conversation with Edgar Kaufmann, jr.; Fallingwater: The Apprentices; Saving Fallingwater; Frank Lloyd Wright and Japanese Art.
 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1627603/EJ-Wright-Taffel_600.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="991" width_o="1378" height_o="2278" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1627603/EJ-Wright-Taffel_o.jpg" align="left" /> Edgar Tafel, Frank Lloyd Wright and Edjar Kaufmann, Jr. Photographer unknown. http://fitchfoundation.org/2010-2011Amanda-Schachter-Alexander-LeviBronx-River-Right-of-Way http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/2010-2011Amanda-Schachter-Alexander-LeviBronx-River-Right-of-Way Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:58:52 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1284899 Amanda Schachter & Alexander Levi Bronx River Right of Way: Reclaiming Cass Gilbert's Westchester Avenue Station for the Waterfront In 2011, Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi received the Richard L. Blinder Award for their project which proposes the relocation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of an abandoned hundred-year-old train station, currently off-limits and in ruins along the Lower Bronx River. On the Endangered Buildings List of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, Westchester Avenue Station is one of thirteen station-stops designed between 1908 and 1916 by the renowned architect Cass Gilbert, for the defunct New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. Today, only four remain, all in states of decay. Bronx River Right of Way provides a strategic framework for resituating the Westchester Avenue station house as a vital cultural node within the Bronx River network, by resiting it in the adjacent Concrete Plant Park, linked to contiguous waterways and waterfronts of Greater New York and beyond. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284899/Bronx River Right of Way_webphotoREV_600.png" border="0" width="600" height="400" width_o="1051" height_o="701" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284899/Bronx River Right of Way_webphotoREV_o.png" align="left" /> Westchester Avenue Station seen from Lower Bronx River (Photo Credit: Chris Kannen) http://fitchfoundation.org/2010-2011Jorge-Otero-PailosHistoric-Preservation-Theory http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/2010-2011Jorge-Otero-PailosHistoric-Preservation-Theory Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:58:50 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1284929 Jorge Otero-Pailos Historic Preservation Theory: A Reader Jorge Otero-Pailos was awarded the 2010-2011 Kress Mid-Career Grant in support of his project Historic Preservation Theory: A Reader, a comprehensive anthology that will introduce preservationists in the United States to seminal texts on preservation theory from a global perspective. The book will include key European texts reaching back to the 18th century, as well texts from Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa. Many of these works will be made available in English for the first time and all will broaden our understanding of how contemporary preservation has emerged. These key texts cover a range of preservation issues including spolia, style, memory, nature and more. This anthology will enrich the study and teaching of historic preservation theory and practice, and because of the topics covered will also be of great interest to art and architectural historians, archaeologists, and other practitioners here in the United States and abroad. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284929/Otero-Pailos_Figure 7_600.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="792" width_o="1200" height_o="1585" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284929/Otero-Pailos_Figure 7_o.jpg" align="left" /> Venice, Southern Portico of the Basilica of St. Mark, View from the Loggia of the Ducal Palace,” daguerrotype by John Ruskin George Hobbs (1842). Courtesy of the Ruskin Foundation (Ruskin Library, Lancaster University). http://fitchfoundation.org/2010-2011Shawn-EvansPhilosophies-Practices-of-Preservation-among-the http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/2010-2011Shawn-EvansPhilosophies-Practices-of-Preservation-among-the Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:58:48 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1284952 Shawn Evans Philosophies and Practices of Preservation among Pueblo People In 2011, Shawn Evans received a Fitch Mid-Career grant to study the range of preservation philosophies of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. These centuries-old villages represent the oldest continual architectural tradition in the United States but are threatened by underutilization, deterioration, and the loss of traditional building practices. The study will review the physical conditions of the Pueblo villages, examine the past and present traditions for preservation of the historic housing, and provide an opportunity for the Pueblos to discuss their varying self-determined approaches. Results of the study will be presented and published in a manner deemed appropriate by the tribes. The study builds on the research and planning by Mr. Evans, Atkin Olshin Schade Architects, and the Ohkay Owingeh Housing Authority for the ongoing rehabilitation of the historic core of Ohkay Owingeh. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284952/ShawnEvansAcoma_c_600.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="450" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284952/ShawnEvansAcoma_c_o.jpg" align="left" /> Acoma Pueblo. Photo by Shawn Evans. The image above was taken by Mr. Evan's during a research trip in Fall 2011. Below is his field report: Preservation is always about more than bricks and buildings. This truth is perhaps strongest when dealing with tribal preservation, where preservation is, in fact, rarely about buildings. Several major studies of tribal preservation have been completed, notably the Keepers of the Treasures report by the National Park Service (1990) and Andrew Gulliford’s book, Sacred Objects and Sacred Places (funded by a 1991 Fitch grant and published in 2000). These and other studies effectively demonstrate that historic preservation must be understood as a component of a broader cultural preservation effort. Contemporary Native Americans are engaged in an urgent effort to sustain their cultural traditions, particularly their endangered languages, yet many view preservation standards as another means of the government to meddle in Indian affairs. For whom are indigenous objects, structures, and landscapes to be preserved? Whose value systems determine treatment methods or if built heritage is to be preserved at all? This study aims to examine the preservation philosophies of the 21 pueblo tribes in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. These historic villages, some as old as 1,000 years, maintain the oldest architectural traditions in the United States. Although the villages are quite varied in their physical organization, the historic homes are constructed in just a few variations of spatial typologies and tectonic systems. Many of the villages are in poor condition, having suffered abandonment due to changing lifestyles and HUD policies. Compounding the abandonment is the fact that the Portland cement, installed within the last two generations as a replacement for the traditional mud plasters, has caused extensive damage through the retention of moisture in the adobe walls. Native American tribes only gained sovereignty over the decision making process for federal housing expenditures in 1996, thus the planning and implementation of broad self-determined preservation plans is a recent effort. The study began with background research and the gathering of historic photographs. The photo collection (still in process) numbers over 2,000 images, organized by tribe, photographer, and chronology. The images demonstrate the organic nature of each village, which all existed long before the advent of film. The earliest images provide an understanding of the homes prior to major influences of western civilization. The homes were accessed via ladders and hatches and light was admitted through simple apertures in the walls or through thinly cut translucent stone. The architectural change of the pueblos is documented in the photographs, which catalog when various adaptations were made at each pueblo, primarily following advances in transportation from trails to rails to highways. Preservation and housing leaders at the pueblos have been eager to meet with me to discuss their perspectives and learn about the efforts of other tribes. As I anticipated, the philosophies and practices are quite varied. Of the tribes I have met with thus far, Ohkay Owingeh and Taos Pueblos have developed the most particular practices. I am very familiar with Ohkay Owingeh, having assisted in the development and implementation of their preservation plan. At this pueblo, the community determined that the most appropriate preservation treatment was full rehabilitation. The exteriors of the homes are being returned to their multi-storied massing, with historically appropriate mud plaster and wood doors and windows as seen in early 20th century views, while the interiors are being adapted with contemporary conveniences. Use of federal housing grants has required a difficult balancing of preservation and housing standards. Taos Pueblo, on the other hand, long ago determined that their historic village should be maintained as it has been for generations – architectural change is restricted and no utilities are permitted within the walls. Consequently, very few of the several hundred homes in the iconic structures are fully inhabited. They are currently completing a pilot preservation project and developing a preservation plan funded by the World Monuments Fund. Each group of elders from the various tribes has expressed different priorities for preservation. Some favor the preservation of exterior appearances with less concern for the interior, while others are more focused on dirt floors and fireplaces as direct and private connections to the earth and those who came before. Historic preservation of the physical fabric of the homes is a new concept for the tribes. Traditionally the homes were understood to be of the living earth. They were nourished and cared for, but when the homes grew too small or were too deteriorated, they were demolished and rebuilt to suit changing needs. A number of the officials I have met with continue to hold this practical view. While most would prefer the homes to be built in the traditional ways, many openly accept and advocate for modern materials. In every case, however, there is an understanding that the gatherings of homes are the containers of the earthen plazas, the ceremonial hearts of these cultures. The preservation of these open spaces is essential to the survival of these peoples. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284952/1-02_gn_02041a-crop_600.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="478" width_o="1350" height_o="1077" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1284952/1-02_gn_02041a-crop_o.jpg" align="left" /> "View of [Ohkay Owingeh] Pueblo and North Plaza," 1877. John K. Hillers, photographer. Courtesy of the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution (NAA INV 06344100) http://fitchfoundation.org/Film-and-other-Media http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/Film-and-other-Media Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:34:19 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1137166 James Marston Fitch Pioneer in Preservation Education http://fitchfoundation.org/Themes http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/Themes Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:04:41 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1110373 .project_footer {display:none;width:0;height:0;} .nav_container{display:none;width:0;height:0;}.project_thumb {display:none;width:0;height:0;} .project_footer {display:none;width:0;height:0;} .project_bottom {display:none;width:0;height:0;} Themes The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation supports professional preservationists working. Research topics touch on various themes, including those listed below. The list is not finite. Please click on a theme below to read more: Architecture & Design Preservation Law Preservation Theory Aesthetics Engineering Sustainability Conservation Advocacy Economic Impact Cultural Landscapes Adaptive Reuse Public Policy Curatorial Management Urban Planning http://fitchfoundation.org/1992Dr-William-ChapmanPreservation-in-the-Caribbean http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/1992Dr-William-ChapmanPreservation-in-the-Caribbean Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:41:35 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1064685 Dr. William Chapman Preservation in the Caribbean: Colonial Inheritance, Tourism Pressures, and Technical Treatments Dr. William Chapman, Director of the Pacific Preservation Consortium at the University of Hawaii, received a special 1992 Kress Mid-Career grant for travel and research for a book on preservation planning in the Caribbean. His research focuses on the economic pressures, tourism, technical treatments, ambivalence toward a Colonial heritage, and other issues common to the region. http://fitchfoundation.org/1992Partnerships-in-Education-PittsburghAn-Architectural-Perspective http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/1992Partnerships-in-Education-PittsburghAn-Architectural-Perspective Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:41:34 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1064680 Partnerships in Education, Pittsburgh: Carol A. Crumby, Claire Gallagher, and Diane LaBelle Our Town—An Architectural Perspective “Our Town—An Architectural Perspective” is a program for at risk third, fourth and fifth grade students, designed to encourage an awareness of the built environment through field trips, sketches, maps and construction of a model town. The Fitch Foundation grant funded a model program to educate the students about the built environment and the role that preservation plays in the history of a neighborhood. The program includes field trips, a video documenting the students' neighborhood, and computer labs for mapping and design. The three principals of Partnerships in Education are mid-career educators. This grant was made possible by a generous donation from the Kress Foundation. http://fitchfoundation.org/1992Dr-Elena-CharolaHydrophobization-Agents-and-Treatments http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/1992Dr-Elena-CharolaHydrophobization-Agents-and-Treatments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:41:33 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1064687 Dr. Elena Charola Hydrophobization Agents and Treatments: a Practial Overview Dr. Elena Charola, professor and consultant to the World Monuments Fund for the conservation of Easter Island, received a special 1992 award for a comprehensive study of water repellent treatments for porous building materials. Dr. Charola produced a report entitled “Hydrophobization Agents and Treatments: a Practical Overview,” a systematic study designed for use by the preservation practitioner. http://fitchfoundation.org/1991Dr-Andrew-GullifordManagement-of-Tribal-Cultural-Resources http://fitchfoundation.org/following/fitchfoundation.org/1991Dr-Andrew-GullifordManagement-of-Tribal-Cultural-Resources Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:41:32 +0000 Fitch Foundation 1064690 Dr. Andrew Gulliford Management of Tribal Cultural Resources from the Perspective of Native Americans: Museums, Language, Customs, Interpretation of History Dr. Andrew Gulliford, Director of the Public History and Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, received the 1991 grant for research on Tribal history preservation. From this research, Dr. Gulliford wrote the 2002 book, Sacred Objects and Sacred Places: Preserving Tribal Traditions that covers issues, including the establishment of tribal museums, the preservation of language and customs, the re-orientation of interpretation at historic sites, and the identification of opportunities for appropriate cultural tourism. Click here to read more. Dr. Gulliford also published his research in three professional articles: “Native Americans and Museums: Curation and Repatriation of Sacred Tribal Objects” (The Public Historian, v. 14, #3, Summer, 1992); “Tribal Preservation and Cultural Management” (Historic Preservation Forum, v. 6, #6), and “Bones of Contention: The Repatriation of Native American Human Remains” (The Public Historian, v. 18, #4, Fall, 1996). <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1064690/Guilliford_BookCover.jpg" border="0" width="493" height="644" width_o="493" height_o="644" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/79650/1064690/Guilliford_BookCover_o.jpg" align="left" /> Excerpted Reviews -----December 2002 Gulliford’s work is more than a book; it is a monument that will serve generations to come as the reference and guidebook for anyone interested in discovering and preserving tribal traditions. It catalogs the revival of Native American cultures that is sweeping the country ... -- Multicultural Review This collection is put together with loving sensitivity to the indigenous people of America. -- Bloomsbury Review . . . examines topics centering on contemporary Native American religious, cultural, and political identities: repatriation of physical and cultural remains, governmental recognition and protection of sacred sites, and the maintenance of contemporary ceremonial and cultural practices . . . this is not a tourist guide to interesting Native sites but rather a manual to open the heart and intellect of all people to the importance of these issues. -- Choice This well organized, readable book takes readers on a tour of the major, complex issues in tribal cultural and historic preservation movements . . . -- Western Historical Quarterly Gulliford presents an Indian point of view with a minimum of inflammatory rhetoric. A particular strength of this book is the inclusion of many “native voices” through excerpts from the author’s extensive interviews with Indians. Gulliford has succeeded in his stated goal of presenting an introduction to tribal preservation . . . -- Oregon Historical Quarterly Sacred Objects and Sacred Places {is} a work of advocacy. For all of its grounding in bibliography and fieldwork—and the research is impressive—this is not a book of disinterested judgment, but rather an impassioned argument. -- Journal of American History . . . invaluable for anyone wishing to understand the complex issues surrounding the protection of sacred objects and sacred sites . . . supports the view that resolution of many current repatriation controversies in favor of Tribes will not only aid their cultural survival in a changing and increasingly complex world, but it will also promote the survival of anthropology and archaeology in North America . . . essential reading for any person working with American Indians. -- American Anthropologist