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Planning Services Department
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50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
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November 29, 2004
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Restore-o-Rama Workshop
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The Historic Preservation Commission would like to inform the City Council that the Midwest
Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) has asked the City of Dubuque to
host a Restore-o-Rama Workshop. The program is a two-day restoration workshop that has
been held only in Wisconsin to date. The NTHP would like to take Restore-o-Rama on the road
next year, and has chosen the Iowa cities of Dubuque and Des Moines as the kick-off sites.
Restore-o-Rama is geared to homeowners, commercial property owners, contractors, historic
preservation commission members, craftspeople, and interested parties. Past Restore-o-Rama
workshops have involved demonstrations, walking tours, product demonstrations and lectures
on a variety of topics ranging from project planning to proper restoration techniques.
In consultation with the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the Historic Preservation
Commission selected May 20-21, 2005 for the workshop. The CVB advised that having the
workshop during Dubuque Fest may provide more incentive for people to attend while allowing
Dubuque to showcase its community to visitors. In addition, the Old House Enthusiasts' annual
walking tour on May 21-22, 2005 will be incorporated into the program.
Restore-o-Rama will be a great partnership between the NTHP, State Historic Preservation
Office, Planning Services Department, Historic Preservation Commission, Dubuque Main Street
Ltd., and Old House Enthusiasts. All of these groups are committed to hosting a successful
restoration workshop in Dubuque.
The Historic Preservation Commission appreciates the City Council's support of historic
preservation, which is leading to recognition nationwide. Dubuque was selected by the NTHP as
the first location to roll out the Restore-o-Rama Workshop due to the City's commitment to
preservation. The Historic Preservation Commission believes this is a real honor for Dubuque,
and is excited about the opportunity to partner with the National Trust.
Sincerely,
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David Stuart, Chairperson
Historic Preservation Commission
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