NAPC Webinar Series

Upcoming Webinars

The Evolution and Legacy of Roadside Architecture and Neon Signage

Thursday, February 20th | 1PM EST | 1.5 CE Credits

From the 1920s to the 1960s, the rise of the automobile transformed the American landscape, giving birth to roadside architecture and neon signage designed to capture the attention of motorists. Gas stations, motels, and restaurants took on distinctive, eye-catching forms, including the futuristic Googie style, while glowing neon signs became beacons of hospitality and modernity. This webinar will delve into the development of roadside architecture and neon signage as well as the challenges they face today—from demolition for new commercial development to the decline of skilled neon crafts people and the shift to LED technology.

NAPC Webinars:

NAPC hosts webinars nearly every month on a variety of timely topics geared toward those working and volunteering in historic preservation at the local level.

‍Webinars are available live or on-demand, eligible for continuing education credits for 30 days after airing, and FREE for NAPC Members!

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Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors: Evaluation and Considerations for Use

Early 20th Century Architecture: Looking to the Past and Future

Housing and Historic Preservation: A Joint Webinar with NAPC and ACHP

Incorporating Art Into Historic Districts

Design Review With Limited Resources: Working Without Professional Preservation Staff

Preservation Synergy: Unlocking the Power of Nonprofit and Historic Commissions Collaboration

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NAPC's Past Webinars Have Included the Following:

Begin at the Beginning: Creating a Preservation Realtor/Developer Course
The ABCs of Historic Designation Pt. 1
Early 20th Century Architecture: Looking to the Past and Future
The ABCs of Historic Designation Pt. 2 - Local Designation
Best Practices for an Effective Local Preservation Commission
Not Another Integrity Debate: Local Preservation Efforts and Strategies in Action
Preservation Planning: Developing Your Vision, Goals, and Priorities
Mid-Century Housing: From Planning to Preservation
Community Outreach Strategies for Historic Preservation Commissions and Boards
Preserving the 1970s and 1980s: Why Should We Care About Brutalist and Postmodernist Architecture?
Sustainability and Historic Preservation: What do you need to know?
Reading the Design: Interpreting Architectural Plan and Elevation Drawings
Social Media Strategies for Historic Preservation Commissions and Boards
From Mansards to McMansions: Styles of the Recent Past
Advocacy and Grassroots Preservation: Fighting the Good Fight
No Such Thing as Open-and-Shut: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Defending Preservation in Nashville, TN
Hidden Tool for the Decision-Making Process: The Staff & Commissioner Support System

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