Historic Preservation and Old House Lecture Series Combine for Informative Talk
By Mary Jo Viero Executive Director Beverly/Morgan Park resident and owner of Beverly Cabinets and Construction, Tom O’Neill, will be the featured speaker at the next installment of BAPA’s Historic Preservation program, the Old House Lecture Series. The event will take place at the Paul and Jean Harris House, otherwise known as the Rotary House, […]
BAPA’s Mission: Celebrate, Educate, Advocate for the Historic Preservation of Beverly/Morgan Park
By Mary Jo Viero Executive Director For BAPA, Housing Preservation is at the core of what we do and have been doing since 1947. This past month our efforts included both a Historic Preservation Town Hall meeting at the Ridge Park Field House and an Old House Lecture Series. The Old House Lecture featured a […]
An Open Letter to the Beverly/Morgan Park Community
Before I begin, I ask a simple question, why did you choose to live in Beverly and Morgan Park? For the vast majority of us, we would say the unique and historic homes, the beauty they bring and the history we have long taken pride in. Our streets are lined with homes that carry stories—of […]
Old House Lecture Series Moves to Ridge Park Fieldhouse
The Beverly Area Planning Association’s second Old House Lecture Series event will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the Vanderpoel Art Gallery inside the Ridge Park fieldhouse. Among the topics that will be discussed include masonry preservation, paint and restoration, among others. Ridge Park’s fieldhouse was selected as the next location […]
Old House Lecture Series Inspires Preservation Enthusiasts
On April 23, history came alive at the Ridge Historical Society as the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) hosted its much-anticipated Old House Lecture Series event. With a crowd of 25 attendees, the evening was dedicated to unraveling the secrets of preserving vintage homes. Presenters Tim Blackburn and Mike Wilk, members of the Ridge Historical […]
Preparing Your House for Sale
By Mark Mielnicki The decision to sell your house has been made and you have opened the proverbial door to a multitude of other decisions. How much should you list it for? Which improvements should be made, and will you obtain the desired return on investment? How do we get buyers to choose our house over others in our neighborhood? The goal is to quickly procure a buyer at the highest price. Most […]
BAPA Home Expo
Connect With Experts on Home Improvement and Restoration Since the 1970s, the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) has been connecting area residents with local tradespeople when they need help maintaining and repairing their vintage homes. On Sun., Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the BAPA Home Expo will showcase professionals offering foundation-to-ceiling advice on […]