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30 May Deciphering the Maker’s Marks at the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm
In the process of reinforcing the structure of the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm’s Barn, we found what are commonly known as “Carpenter Marks“, roman numeral marks that appear throughout the interior timbers of early frame structures and are thought to mark the timbers on the...
23 May Fowler Clark Epstein Farm Construction Continues; Astoria Garden Set to Grow
Structural improvements in the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm?s barn are nearing completion; the steel has all been installed, improving vertical and horizontal stability.? Very soon we will have a new roof and clapboard repairs will begin, followed by the interior fit out for the Urban...
25 Apr Fowler Clark Epstein Barn Takes Shape, Discoveries Uncovered in Farmhouse
We have good news to report on the construction progress of the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm the project is now fully permitted for the rehabilitation of the house and barn! To prepare for construction to begin in the house, we abated some asbestos and removed...
18 Apr Where Does the Rainwater Go? Cleaner, Safer Water Management at the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm
Nitsch Engineering’s Jessica Yarmarkovich, PE, LEED AP ND, ENV SP, Project Engineer, and Steven Ventresca, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Project Manager, prepared this post to describe the intricate and challenging process of designing a rainwater management system for the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm that contributes...
15 Mar Article 89 at the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm
Barbara Knecht, R.A., is the Urban Farming Institute’s Project Leader for Farm Site development. She has worked in, on and for cities for more than thirty years. Her work has included development projects in the public and private sector as well as research, publications, education...26 Jan HISTORIC BOSTON INC. BEGINS WORK ON BARN AT FOWLER CLARK EPSTEIN FARM
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE USE Photos and renderings are available upon request. HISTORIC BOSTON INC. BEGINS WORK ON BARN AT FOWLER CLARK EPSTEIN FARM 18TH-Century Mattapan Site Will Become Home to Urban Farm Institute BOSTON: Historic Boston Inc. has begun rehabilitation and redevelopment of the...
26 Oct HBI Closing the Gap on Fowler Clark Epstein Farm
On October 6, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that HBI will receive a $150,000 grant from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund for the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm. A trust of the City of Boston, the Browne Fund allocates funds for the improvement of Boston’s public...