California Foundation for Architectural Preservation
since 1995CALFAP MISSION
Historic Preservation Consultant
Working with youth to develop an appreciation for historical buildings, sites, and properties is a key focus of CALFAP
Preservation
We preserve buildings, sites, and properties of historical or architectural importance, and promote knowledge of and an appreciation for the history of the State of California
Donations
Acquisition
We acquire buildings, sites, and properties of historical or architectural importance to ensure they are preserved and maintained for future
generations
Disposition
Expert Assistance
We assist other organizations to preserve the history and heritage of the state, including significant documents, artifacts, furnishings, buildings, sites and other properties
Identification
Collaboration
We collaborate with historians, historical preservationists, archaeologists, archivists, museologists, restorationists, and organizations in the preservation of historical properties
Participation
CURRENT PROJECTS
Gilroy Hot Springs
CALFAP is currently working to restore cabins and site at Gilroy Hot Springs, now part of the California State Parks system. This project is headed up by Tim Lantz, local preservationist and artisan builder who specializes in historic restoration, and utilizes volunteers, particularly youth and boy-scouts with an interest in historic preservation.
Read about the history of this site here.
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