Hand Built Quality

Gepetto Craftsmen will hand build your drawings
using historically accurate materials or processes if requested

craftsmanship that stands the test of time

Solid Wood Construction

Solid wood construction techniques and methods are our specialty

We help Architects and Site Designers match the wood species to the project needs

Architectural Drawings come to life in wood

History Happened Here

National and global events all happened some­where, and historical markers mark Frontiersman, soldier, writer, astronaut, Frontiersman, Soldier, Writer, Astronaut the place where many occurred. But the richness of history is in its local details, details that can be insignificant on the global stage: the home of an in­di­vi­dual who made a dif­fe­rence; a natural feature, building, byway; or just some­thing in­te­res­ting that happened nearby. History is not just about the high and mighty.

National Listing

The National Park Service administers the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the official Federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. National Register properties have significance to the history of their community state, or the nation.

Teaching with Historic Places

Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) uses properties listed in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. TwHP has created a variety of products and activities that help teachers bring historic places into the classroom.

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Historic Site Signage | Handbuilt Wooden Signage

Custom built and made to order signage for historic sites, state parks, private parks, recreation centers, and corporate headquarters.

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Homeowners: Match Stain on Old Trim Without Stripping Sound Finishes

Homeowners can identify shellac, lacquer, varnish, or oil, preserve sound trim, test stain layers, record mixes, and check the final sheen in room light.

Baluster Replication Can Take Weeks: Historic Rules and Repairs

Learn when to repair or replace a baluster, how historic standards shape replication, and what measurements, samples, and shop steps prepare an order.

Deal Island Historic District: Owners Get No Automatic Local Review

See how National Register status affects Deal Island owners, when tax credits add review, and how permits, flood planning, and historic repairs fit together.

DC Historic Permits: Matching Windows Still Need Millwork Records

Learn how DC routes historic permits through DOB, HPO, and HPRB, what triggers review, and how millwork documentation can support approval before filing.

Lead Paint Renovation: 4 Bans for U.S. Contractors on Historic Jobs

Learn the U.S. lead paint rules contractors face, including EPA, HUD, and OSHA duties, banned work methods, and historic millwork requirements.

Make U.S. Historic Buildings ADA compliant While Protecting Tax Credits

U.S. owners and architects: meet 2010 ADA Standards in historic buildings. Prioritize accessible routes, consult SHPO, and protect tax credits.