The Jacksonville Planning and Development Department maintains and updates a list of suppliers and products useful in rehabilitation projects. These suppliers and products are organized by particular features such as roofing products, windows, doors and architectural salvage. Although all are consistent with the recommendations of the design guidelines, these suppliers and products represent a wide range of costs and quality. More detailed information on proper rehabilitation techniques is also available from the Planning and Development Department. Particularly helpful is the series of Technical Preservation Briefs published by the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service.

Many neighborhood preservation organizations maintain and distribute craftsmen referral list which identify contractors and craftsmen who have proven to be skillful and trustworthy in rehabilitation and remodeling projects. In addition to the craftsmen referral list, Riverside Avondale Preservation also maintains a tool lending program for its members.

A great source of "how to" information on proper rehabilitation is available form The Old House Journal, a monthly magazine published by the Old House Corporation. The magazine is full of ads from numerous suppliers of rehabilitation products. Each year The Old House Journal publishes The Old House Journal Catalog which is a comprehensive list of preservation suppliers and products. Home offices of these suppliers can identify any local companies carrying their products. Historic Preservation, published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation has numerous articles on significant preservation projects and initiatives from around the country, as well as highlights of different organizations and individuals. The quarterly magazine also has numerous ads promoting rehabilitation suppliers and products. Back issues of both The Old House Journal and Historic Preservation can be ordered. Copies are also available from Willow Branch Library, 2875 Park Street. The local neighborhood preservation organizations may also have back issues of these publications for review. A list of national, state and local historic preservation and neighborhood organizations, as well as selected references are included in the appendices.

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