Compatible Material Selection for Period Buildings @ the Waterford Open House!
Do you have questions on the best ways to take care of historic materials? Join Allen Cochran of Cochran Stone Masonry and president of the Loudoun Preservation Society in a conversation about the importance of and how to take care of the historic materials that make up homes here in Waterford and beyond. This talk will focus on wood, mortars, and general materials.
About the Speaker: Allen Cochran, a Loudoun native, grew up in the village of Lincoln, in western Loudoun County. Surrounded by his Quaker roots, he developed a love of historic architecture and early American history. In 1992, he founded Cochran’s Stone Masonry. His life’s work focuses primarily on historic restoration and preservation, as well as new construction featuring traditional methods and materials. He has been known to say that people don’t encounter problems with old buildings, but rather, that old buildings have a problem with people! While Allen has worked on historic sites of early Americans, such as Gunston Hall and Montpelier, much of his work is in the local area, including Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, and Clermont in nearby Clarke County. His unique style of stone work and the care of his restorative efforts can be recognized all over western Loudoun in spring houses, older homes, and numerous barns. Allen has dedicated his career working to perfect his craft and to preserve the buildings of the past for future generations. Allen and his wife, Nancy, reside at historic Stone Eden Farm where they raised their two daughters in a pastoral setting with sheep, chickens, and their border collies.
Date: Sunday, May 31st
Time: 3:30pm-4:45pm
Location: Waterford Old School (40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford VA)
Cost: Free! This talk is also part of the Waterford Open House weekend, explore more of Waterford’s history and preservation before this event!
RSVP: RSVPs are not required, but encouraged. You can RSVP at this link.
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This program is part of the Waterford Open House Preservation Academy talk series, and is supported by a grant from the Van Huyck Chockley Family Foundation.