NCPTT

The project team developed a prioritized list of collections to be included in the database and a three-year schedule for data collection and data entry.

The purpose of this project was to develop a new Internet-accessible database of information about the landscape design records for projects undertaken by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. and the Olmsted firm.

The Library of Congress, the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, and NCPTT hosted a Summit of Preservation Scientists in Washington D.C., July 24-25, 2008.

NCPTT interns presented their summer research during the Preservation in Your Community program on July 31.

More than $165,000 will fund research to protect America’s historic legacy as part of the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training’s PTT Grants program.

NCPTT seeks innovative projects that advance the application of science and technology to historic preservation.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art recently provided a portable laser system to NCPTT as part of the National Center’s laser research facility.

On Aug. 9, NCPTT, Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Cane River National Heritage Area hosted the seventh annual Preservation In Your Community event at Nelson Hall in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

NCPTT is set to host seven interns in the Summer of 2007.

Eight awards will be made through 2007 PTTGrants program in the amount of $254,600.

NCPTT’s Architecture and Engineering personnel completed a draft Fiscal Year 2007 cooperative agreement with US/ICOMOS.

On Aug. 3, NCPTT hosted “Preservation in Your Community,” a public event held annually to showcase preservation research and activities being undertaken by local National Park Service organizations.