Resource Directory-Preservation Consulting/Historical Research
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Preservation Resources

Go-To Guide: FAÇADE CLEANING

  • Architectural Resources Group

    8 Mills Place, Suite 300
    Pasadena, CA 91105
    Phone: (626) 583-1401
    Fax: (626) 583-1414
    Contact: Katie Horak
    E-mail: k.horak@arg-la.com
    Website: www.arg-la.com

    Photo by Katie Horak, ARG

    Founded in 1980, Architectural Resources Group is a medium-size, full-service architectural practice with offices in Pasadena, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon.  ARG staff includes architects, designers, historians, planners and materials conservators who work collaboratively to provide a wide range of historic preservation services. The firm brings relevant work experience throughout the Western United States. ARG’s design professionals offer a range of services including new design in historic settings, adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, seismic strengthening, sustainable design, restoration, programming and master planning, and feasibility studies.  Our architectural and fine arts conservators specialize in developing appropriate treatments for various historic materials and objects. We maintain a complete in-house conservation laboratory in which conservation and restoration treatments can be developed and tested. ARG’s planning group offers services including historic resources surveys, assessments, and evaluations; environmental review for CEQA and Section 106; rehabilitation tax credit applications; and citywide ordinances and preservation plans.


    Bielski Specialty Services

    1200 Lance Lane
    Anaheim, CA 92806
    Phone: (714) 630-2316
    Fax: (714) 630-2503
    Contact: Tim Bielski
    E-mail: tim@bielskiservices.com
    Website: www.bielskiservices.com

    Small Business Enterprise Certified:
    -State of California
    -Metropolitan Water District
    -Los Angeles Unified School District

    Photo by Tim Bielski

    Bielski has specialized in the restoration, cleaning, patching, faux repairs & repair of historical concrete, masonry, stone & terra cotta surfaces since 1985. Bielski has extensive experience in supplying our services for both historical and new construction projects and has worked on projects throughout California. We are certified for lead based paint abatement, by utilizing chemical means, at interior and exterior masonry substrates, including wood surfaces. Our services also include waterproofing, repainting of window frames, masonry, plaster and concrete surfaces and sealant removal and replacement on all exterior building surfaces, along with other ancillary maintenance services.


    K.C. Restoration Co., Inc.

    5912 Blackwelder Street
    Culver City, CA 90232
    Phone: (310) 280-0597
    Fax: (310) 280-9172
    Contact: Steve Lehne
    E-mail: steve@kcrestorationinc.com
    Website: www.kcrestorationinc.com

    K.C. RESTORATION, founded in 1990, is a family-owned and operated company. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured. Our team of qualified specialists are trained in the conservation of cultural materials under the guidelines of the American Institute of Conservation code of ethics. We pride ourselves on our professional and ethical service. Our focus is on the restoration of decorative architectural elements. We are sensitive to historic materials and are dedicated to maintaining historical accuracy. Our areas of specialty include: Painting - we are a full service contractor, Conservation of decorative & historical painted surfaces, Color Analysis & Consultation, Cataloging/Treatment Documentation, Decorative Finishes, Gilding, Custom Stenciling, Architectural Wood Restoration, Window Restoration, Door Restoration and Lead Abatement.


    Preservation Arts (CK Arts, Inc.)

    8600 Venice Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90034
    Phone: (310) 558-8003
    Fax: (310) 558-8775
    Contact: Charles Kibby
    E-mail: info@preservationarts.net
    Website: www.preservationarts.net

    Preservation Arts is a full service historic masonry restoration and preservation firm with extensive experience in natural and man-made materials, combining a background in art and architectural history with proven methodologies, products, and innovative thinking to achieve outstanding results within a project's budget.  In addition to our specialty subcontract work, Preservation Arts is also a licensed general contractor, which allows us to coordinate other trades and media in the overall project.  We have the ability to be responsible for the entire outside envelope of a building, so that in addition to our regular area of expertise in masonry, we can also be responsible for wood, metal, painting, site work, and other related trades.


    Spectra Company

    2510 Supply Street
    Pomona, CA 91767
    Phone: (909) 599-0760
    Fax: (909) 599-7762
    Contact: Ann Dresselhaus
    E-mail: adresselhaus@spectracompany.com
    Website: www.spectracompany.com

    Courtesy Spectra

    Spectra Company is a licensed “specialty” contractor with the following licenses: B-1, C-29, C-33, C-35, C-39, C-54 and Mold and Lead Certified (Bonded, Licensed, and Insured). We specialize in historic restoration and preservation services, including hi-rise façade restoration, terra cotta/stone/brick/plaster repairs, ornamental woodworking, and decorative painting, masonry/concrete restoration.

LA Conservancy
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Pershing Square
Downtown Los Angeles
Pershing Square is the oldest public park in Los Angeles. Its history extends back two hundred years when it was a vacant lot known as block number 15. In 1866, an ordinance was signed declaring the park "...a public square for the use and benefit of the citizens of the common." Over the last century the park has undergone numerous changes including the addition of underground parking in the 1950s. In the 1990s, the park was significantly remodeled by a design team led by architect Ricardo Legoretta and landscape architect Laurie Olin.

Photo courtesy of California Historical Society / Ticor Title Insurance


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