Celebrating Earth Day with Historic Preservation

HAPPY EARTH DAY! As our Foundation works to Preserve the Past, we also look to Building the Future -- and that includes taking measures to minimize our impact on the environment during the restoration of The 1895. While any restoration project involves disposing of demolition debris, we are being conscientious about what items can be diverted from the landfill and reused by the community.
To date, Vision Historic Preservation Foundation has diverted over 70 large items of office furniture & fixtures, recycled 350+ pounds of scrap metal, recycled 4 HVAC handlers & condensing units (including recovering the Freon), diverting at least 80 additional items including fluorescent light fixtures, sinktops, cabinet bases, window blinds, interior doors and more.
Once we begin our construction, Vision Historic Preservation Foundation plans to refinish the original hardwood floors upstairs and incorporate sustainable & energy-efficient aspects such as solar, energy & water conserving products, and rainwater collection systems for landscaping.
Thank you for following our story and supporting our efforts to bring new purpose to The 1895 -- helping to revitalize historic downtown Rockdale.

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