Stewardship
You're the steward! Hats Off to you!
You are the steward and you have my full respect and admiration, whether you're
working on an affectionate restoration or a brand new historic creation. Hats off to
you as you commit yourself emotionally, intellectually and financially to a project
that benefits us all. It takes commitment, endurance, resourcefulness, deep caring
and a sense of higher purpose. The rewards for being the guide and caretaker of an
historic building or a beautiful building site are abundant and enduring.
Americans want more from a home than a place to live
As Americans we don't demand enough of the homes we create. We hunger to be surrounded by integrity and craftsmanship and historic ambiance. In these frantic times we long for a true homestead, a shelter that embodies those times in our history when our greatest treasures were each other, community, togetherness, hard work, self-reliance and tradition. We want these values to permeate our family life. We want these values to anchor our communities. A good home can strengthen and inspire us.
Antique Building Materials create a Sense of Heritage
Incorporating genuine architectural antiques heightens the beauty and integrity of an American Building and is a source of pride and gratification in our lifetime and for all time. It's a heritage gift to your community. It's "real".
Whether you are renovating an old house authentically, or creating a sensitive addition to an historic house which better accommodates modern living needs, you are creating an enduring future for this house and saving it for another 200 years. Thanks.
If you are creating a "New to Look Old" House, you are contributing
to an important Historic Revival Movement that bespeaks the values of our country
and our families. A New Old House honors both the past and the present in very
public ways. The Architecture we create helps to fold modern living stresses into
old fashioned, humane values. It honors the values and goals from both time
periods as we create our own unique expression. Thanks again. Your good stewardship
is strengthening our sense of history and heritage.
"Is that Real"? You'll always be able to say "Yes".
If you decide to create with Architectural Antiques, get ready for people to absolutely love what you've done. A project driven by Authentic values makes for a great story and each Architectural Antique is a story as well: its heritage, where it came from originally, how it was saved, where it was found, how it's right for the period... Whenever folks ask you, "Is that real?" you will see how inspired they will be when you say "Yes". You will find it an enduring pride and pleasure to tell the tale. This process is beyond Recycling and Re-use, it is Art.
