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Downspout of the Week – The Red Gym

Our downspout of the week comes with a little history lesson. Yay for learning! The University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium, also known as “The Red Gym,” is located on…

old copper downspout on red stone historic building

Downspout of the Week – Arts and Industries Building, Washington D.C.

Alright. We started this “Downspout of the Week” thing a few weeks ago, but didn’t keep up with the whole “weekly” aspect of it. I’m sorry! Please forgive me! I’ll make…

A Little Bit About Historic Preservation

We recently traveled back to New York City to take part in the baby shower for John’s sister (our Guttersmith team  will be getting a new addition very soon!). While we were there,…

Historic Preservation – Van Hise Ave Madison, WI

Historic preservation is a way to protect and restore buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance. It first became a concern in the United States in the late…

Historic Home Project – Whitewater, WI

Historic Home Project – Whitewater, WI

A few months ago, I received a call from Jerry Koehler, a friend who owns Southgate Gutter Services based in Fort Atkinson. He explained that he had a project that…