Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/05/2014 -- The Spectra Company, a California-based company that was founded in 1985 and specializes in historic restoration and preservation, is currently working on several huge projects in California, including the Union Station in Los Angeles and Irvine Ranch Historic Park in Irvin.

Labeled as the "Last of The Great Railway Stations", the Union Station in Los Angeles was established in 1939 by architects John Parkinson and Donald B. Parkinson. It replaced the older La Grande Station and Central Station, making it the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The building boasts Mission Revival, Art Deco, and Streamline Moderne architectural styles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The services that Spectra Company undertakes for the Union Station include metal restoration, wood restoration, bronze window restoration, concrete pavers, and terra cotta among others. The project design team is composed of Morlin Management as the owner, Architectural Resources Group, Inc. as the historic architect, and Pankow as the general contractor.

The Irvine Ranch, on the other hand, was established by James Irvine in the 1860?s. Over the years, multiple buildings were added to the park to accommodate the growing farming operations that took place on the property. Once considered as California's largest producers of beans and barley, the park supplies tons of these greens to local markets.

Seven of these original buildings are being restored by Spectra Company including: Mess Hall, Bath House, Early office and Foreman's Row, to name a few. When completed, these structures will house the offices for the OC Parks department. The design project team is composed of OC Parks as owner, Thirtieth Street Architects as historic architect, Structural Focus as structural engineer, Harris and Associates as construction manager, and Spectra Company as general contractor.

Other on-going historic preservation projects that the Spectra Company is working on include the Ford Theatre, Columbia Square, Hall of Justice, Elevator Cabs, Constance Hotel, and California's First Theatre. As a pioneer and leader in California, Spectra Company is committed to the protection and preservation of our country's most cherished architectural, historic, and cultural landmarks.

"We offer diverse expertise, strong technical knowledge, and expert consultation. We value our staff, crews and customers, and realize that people are the key to our success," the head of the company shares.

For more information about the company, visit http://spectracompany.com.

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/05/2014 -- The rehabilitation, restoration, and preservation of historic residential and commercial buildings all throughout the United States has brought a positive effect on the country's economy according to a study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The benefits of bringing old buildings back to life ripples across the economy and through local communities, contributing tens of billions of dollars to the country's economic health. Moreover, the rehabilitation expenses have also created a lot of full and part-time jobs for local residents throughout the country, generating millions of dollars in state and local tax revenues.

These are just a few findings of an economic impact study commissioned by Preservation Virginia, with a grant from Mead Westvaco and support from various departments of historic resources from different states throughout the country. With data provided by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the study makes use of data from 1997 to 2013, working on 16 years of figures, facts, and statistics.

"The cultural benefits of preservation and passing forward our historic legacies are well known," said Elizabeth Kostelny, executive director of Preservation Virginia. "The study confirms that historic preservation also provides profound economic benefits, and it begins with the incentives provided by state and federal tax credits. We commissioned this study to raise awareness that economically historic preservation is a win-win proposition for all individuals, not just preservationists. The study is part of our year-long celebration that examines the role and contributions of historic preservation in the country," she added.

Many historic preservation companies all over the US work hand in hand to contribute to the economic growth brought by restoration and rehabilitation of historical structures. For one, Spectra Company, a historic preservation company based in Los Angeles, California, has committed to protect and preserve the country's most cherished architectural, historic, and cultural landmarks.

"Historic structures enhance our lives by establishing a sense of personal history, while defining the character of our individual communities. Our goal is to revitalize and preserve our heritage for generations to come. Spectra Company is committed to preservation as a viable path to sustainability, and utilizes environmentally safe products in all its preservation and restoration practices," the head of the company shares.

"We offer diverse expertise, strong technical knowledge, and expert consultation. We value our staff, crews and customers, and realize that people are the key to our success," he adds.

For more information about Spectra Company and its historic preservation services, visit http://spectracompany.com.

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/21/2014 -- Spectra Company, a pioneer and leader in historic restoration in California, continues to live by its motto "Protect, Preserve, Restore." Offering diverse expertise and strong technical knowledge, the company is committed to the protection and preservation of the country's most cherished architectural, historic, and cultural landmarks.

Guided by its mission to enhance the lives and projects of its people and its clients, Spectra Company dedicates its time, effort, and resources to preserve history by restoring historical sites and structures.

The company head shares, "We, the executive leaders of Spectra Company, based on our value and appreciation for our employees and clients, and our vision for BUILDING BIG PEOPLE, make the following commitments to the Spectra team: We commit to provide a safe and secure environment in which each person is respected. We believe such an environment is essential to fostering trust, collaboration and creative thinking. We commit to enhancing a professional workplace by providing training and education, and the opportunity to be challenged, appreciated, responsible, and part of something meaningful. We commit to providing a fun, encouraging, and value-driven work place. The lives of our people and their families matter to us. While we expect that our work will be challenging, we will strive to provide a work place that rewards that effort and enhances the personal lives of our people."

To fulfill these commitments, Spectra Company offers a long list of services that its team of highly qualified and skilled engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants excellently perform. This includes decorative painting and murals, sculptures and fountains, concrete restoration, decorative tile, ornamental plaster, flooring, conservation, structural and seismic, masonry and adobe, stone works, metal restoration, protective coatings, chandeliers and lighting, artifact preservation and cataloguing, finish carpentry and ornamental woodwork, bridge restoration, and consulting among many others.

"Historic structures enhance our lives by establishing a sense of personal history, while defining the character of our individual communities. Our goal is to revitalize and preserve our heritage for generations to come. Spectra Company is committed to preservation as a viable path to sustainability, and utilizes environmentally safe products in all its preservation and restoration practices," he adds.

More than just rebuilding structures, Spectra Company aims to bring back the story behind these sites, including memories of people and events that have transpired in the past. For more information about the company and its offerings:

Visit their WEBSITE: http://spectracompany.com
PHONE: 800-375-1771
FAX: 800-575-6862
GENERAL INQUIRIES: info@spectracompany.com

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/17/2014 -- Experts at Spectra Company, a California-based firm whose main construction focus is historic restoration and preservation, encourages property owners to approach and discuss with historical restoration consultants concerns about historic restoration to carefully, expertly handle a historic building project.

Spectra Company is composed of a group of licensed historic restoration contractors and consultants boasting solid years of experiences and a broad knowledge in restoring historic properties throughout the West Coast. With their big and successful projects over the years, Spectra Company has been recognized as a prime specialty contractor in the region for its historic building specialty.

According to full-time consultants in the firm, the problem with some property owners is that they are too afraid of asking questions to the right people, that is why they end up getting the wrong service or not having their homes restored at all. They encourage interested parties to trust them and work with them as they provide top-notch historic restoration solutions.

"We have restored aspects of some of the most famous commercial and civic buildings in California, but our services are not limited to large public buildings. Our top notch team is also fully capable of adding a historic appearance to a newly constructed estate home, or of preserving the aged features of a historic home so that it can be enjoyed by the family that owns it for generations to come," executives in Spectra Company explains.

Some of the company's high-profile clients who have trusted them for their reliable services include, but are not limited to, The Pantages Theater, The Biltmore Hotel, Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, Wilshire Theater,

Villa Riviera, and The Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis House among many others. This impressive portfolio of the company is just one of the reason why it assures potential clients that there is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to sitting down with the experts to discuss historical restoration and related services.

"As a historic restoration consultant group, we tell clients what is in our scope of ability so that they have a clear expectation of the outcome. Typically, their expectations are delightfully exceeded."

To get a hold of any of the company's historic preservation consultant, Spectra Company invites interested parties to contact its office at (800) 375-1771 or email at info@spectracompany.com. For more information about the company, visit http://spectracompany.com/historical-restoration-consultant

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/05/2014 -- Homes of Hope, a non-profit organization geared towards providing homes for needy people, has achieved better endeavors as they partner with Spectra Co., a well-known company specializing in historical renovation.

Homes of Hope, together with Spectra Co., began their partnership in April 2013. Spectra Co. traveled to Rosarito, Mexico to build a house for a needy family. Several homes were also constructed, making more people smile with glee. This experience made the company anticipate more partnership in the near future.

In a video presented by Spectra Co., several employees were seen helping out with the construction. From the design layout to actual construction, everyone has contributed something to help people have roofs on their heads. An opening ceremony was held featuring the family who was awarded with a new home. The whole video can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_BlyKNmmq4.

Homes of Hope continues to promote its endeavor of offering a one-of-a-kind adventure on charity. They encourage companies, families, and other groups to help in building homes for needy people. In its official website, the organization promises fantastic team-building event, hands-on participation in building houses, a sense of team work and developing self-awareness of the conditions outside one's comfort zone. To know more, visit their official website at http://www.ywamsandiegobaja.org/homes-of-hope/

With the company's support with Homes of Hope, they continue to be inspired with all of their projects throughout California. Currently, they are working on several projects including the St. James Episcopal Church, Ford Theatre, Columbia Square, Frankish Building, Ambassador Campus, Constance Hotel, and many others. For their full list of on-going projects, visit http://spectracompany.com/inprogress.

Spectra Co., engages in historical preservation and boasts of successful projects over the years. They are not only known as credible contractors; they also have a reputation of delivering high-quality work with a team of dedicated professionals. The company said, "As a pioneer and leader in California, Spectra Company is committed to the protection and preservation of our country's most cherished architectural, historic and cultural landmarks. We offer diverse expertise, strong technical knowledge, and expert consultation. We value our staff, crews and customers, and realize that people are the key to our success."

The latest charity work of the company only proves of this statement. Together with the employees, they embark a journey of providing more people have a better place to live in. To know more about the works of the company, or to see their services, visit their official website at http://spectracompany.com/.

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2014 -- The Irvine Ranch Historic Park, which was the center of the Irvine family's agriculture dominion, undergoes a staggering $5.8 million budget for historical renovation. The extensive restoration project began in October and is expected to be completed in the year 2015.

Irvine Ranch Historic Park was established by James Irvine in 1860. The ranch has complex buildings which created a benchmark of being the most successful farming operations. Eventually, it was evolved into Irvine Co. It is composed of several buildings including the Mess Hall, Foreman's Row, Early Office, Bathhouse and the Agricultural Headquarters.

The whole renovation is spearheaded by Spectra Co., a well-known name in historical renovation. Ray Adamyk, the president of the Spectra Co., said in a recent interview, "Restoring a building is a balance of preserving the original structure while bringing it to today's standards. Usually when we look at a building, we'll look to see what the character-defining features of the building are, and what the additions were."

When asked about the addition of the back of the two-story mess hall, he simply explained, "It really didn't match the historic period, so that was removed." He added, "Restoration projects should never go too far. You don't ever want to make things completely new because you want to see some of the character of the actual building."

The renovation process includes installing elevators to achieve a more functional building. The in-house artists intricately preserve the wallpaper mural as it has a rich historical story to tell. This also goes to the corrugated metal walls of the old bathhouse. All the relics are carefully preserved to avoid incurring damages.

Although the renovation tasks are accurately done, there is still no specific date as to when it will be completed. Adamyk said, "It's difficult to put dates as to when rooms, appliances, and other features were tacked on throughout the life of the ranch."

The project manager of OC Parks, Marta Crane also announced, "The Irvine Ranch Historic Park is eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. We are under great responsibility to make sure it's preserved. If not listed, at least preserved."

Spectra Co., was given the contract in September and is currently taking on other projects in Orange County. This includes the Fox Theatre locate in Fullerton and the Old Orange Country in Santa Ana. To know more about Spectra Co., visit their official website at http://spectracompany.com/.

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/24/2014 -- The old Constance Hotel will come out brand new as it is scheduled for a soft opening in December. The historical renovation is just in time for the Rose Bowl Game and the Rose Parade. Upon building code inspection, workers discovered a historical treasure that will contribute to the rich customs of the city.

Robert Ritner, the architect of the $76 million historical renovation, planned to incorporate the historic designs underneath the Thai restaurant and furniture store right after the workers discovered some intricate designs. In a recent interview, he said, "We actually were originally planning to demolish the building back when we were doing the initial design. Then through the course of investigating hazardous material presence to see if anything needed to be a abated, we discovered this cavity behind the existing facade and that's when we called on the historical consultant and we decided to try to salvage the building."

The hotel was established in 1926, so its surfaces eventually wore off. Its facade was damaged over the years. With the use of archival photographs, however, the stone embellishments and other artistic structures can be fully restored.

"Unfortunately, as we are uncovering it, some of it is damaged because in the 50s some guys with hammers decided to knock off any trim that was sticking out to put on the stucco facade, but I believe what is damaged they will be able to adequately repair," Ritner said.

Sue Mossman, the director of Pasadena Heritage also has something to say about this project. "We feared and assumed, as did the city, that when those simplified storefronts were put up they had obliterated anything underneath them, so it was very exciting to find a lot of the original decorative material there."

She added, "It was a modernization idea that was prominent in the 50s and 60s to take these old buildings and make them look modern. "It was probably the most inexpensive solution was to just cover up the fancy stuff with something very simple that looked new and modern."

Constance Hotel will undergo two phases of renovation. The first phase is a scheduled soft opening where fixtures and structures shall be restored. The second phase will have additional 25 rooms, a space, and conference rooms. The whole project is spearheaded by Spectra Company, the expert in historic renovation, preservation and protection. To know the status and progress of the project, visit http://www.spectracompany.com/.

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2014 -- The much awaited unfolding of the Glendale Historic Brand Library is nearing completion and is expected to be unveiled this first quarter of 2014. The project is headed by Spectra Company, a recognized name in historical renovation.

The goal of the historical renovation is to create a more active space that will further draw interest to the public. The restoration of the building is budgeted at about $9.5 million. It is expected to improve the building to accommodate more galleries and house programming.

Annette Vartanian, the gallery director said, "We want to have a year of events, programs and installations in the newly remodeled space. My goal is to make the space more hip, to make it a regional destination."

The recital hall was improved by reconstructing its structures to make it more spacious and accessible. This will draw in more public events as the room is combined with great skylight gallery and newly refurbished walls. The recital hall is expected to provide more features so every event is as successful as the over-all design is.

The dining room will be converted to a reading room so more people can be accommodated with all the interesting finds in the historical library.

Also, a solarium is added up to the library's renovation. This will be a symbol of what it was like in the early days of the mansion. It will also house the future exhibits where artists and creative individuals can showcase their talent. It is planned to consolidate the art pieces by sharing a desk for the music and the arts.

Carolyn Flemming, the library services administrator said, "We want to make this as much like a home as possible."

The 109-year-old building is set to be unveiled by recreating the original stencil arts located on the ceiling. During the process of restoration, the unknown artist who made the original stencil was finally discovered. The artist was Giovanni Smeraldi, who also did the works at the Biltmore Hotel, USC Doheny Memorial Library and the Santa Monica Courthouse. This was found out after the in-house artist of Spectra Company noticed the same brush strokes as with the Baltimore Hotel.

"Mrs. Brand boarded it up for some reason. The discovery came as a complete surprise," said Flemming.

The Glendale Historic Brand Library will remain closed until the whole restoration is complete. However, there is a selected potion where the library materials can still be obtained.

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Pomona, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/30/2014 -- The most recognized name in historic preservation, Spectra Company, launches its new website to reach more communities in achieving better results in terms of preserving the historic landmarks.

Spectra Company is a reputable company based in California. They already made hundreds of projects successfully implemented to keep the historic value of landmarks. Some of their completed projects are the Pantages Theater, The Hollywood Bungalows, The Saban Theatre, El Dorado Theatre and many more. Currently, they continue to work with other communities to preserve and upgrade every important part of a landmark.

As published in their official website, 'The company delivers expert consulting and contracting services that beautifully accomplish the building preservation goals of its clients, which include both public and private groups. After all, preserving buildings means preserving heritage - and nothing is more valuable than that.'

"If a group was to hire separate tradesmen to perform these services, that would undoubtedly expand the scope of the project and compromise its ability to stay on budget. With Spectra Company, all the services that are needed to preserve a historic building can be obtained from one comprehensive resource."

They keep a tagline, 'One contractor= stating on budget.' They make sure that everything will be delivered in a quality manner, within the required time and budget. They understand that historic preservation requires investing a lot of money and so they make sure that every project is done within the specifications set by the client.

With that, they are able to garner awards and distinctions. Over the years, Spectra Company received prestigious awards including:

LA Conservancy Preservation Award, 2011-12
Governor's Historic Preservation Award 2012
Los Angeles Architectural Award 2013
LABC Architecture Award 2013
Westside Urban Forum Design Award 2013
Pasadena Heritage Award

Now that their website is finally launched, it is only a matter of time before the whole United States will be renovated in great quality. The official website of Spectra Company can be visited at http://www.spectracompany.com/. They can also be reached through their contact number (800) 375-1771, or fax (800) 575-6862.

"If your group is on a race against time to preserve a historic building, contact Spectra Company to learn more about these Los Angeles historic preservation services. Both LA and San Francisco historic preservation projects will receive an onsite consultation, wherein a thorough evaluation will be conducted on the building, including a special examination of the features that require restoration or preservation."

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