HEP was founded in 2000 by Brad Hedrick to help owners of historical properties best deal with their antiquated electrical wiring systems while looking to preserve historical artifacts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Historic Preservation, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia (May, 2000)
EMPLOYMENT
1987-present Owner Hedrick Electric, Inc. Fredericksburg, VA
Handle all aspects of business management including billing, bidding, and estimates, installation of residential, commercial and light industrial electrical and data wiring. Work with customers to develop successful lighting and power layouts.
1980-1987
Journeyman
Hitt Electric Co. Falls Church, VA
Lead mechanic for
electrical contracting company specializing in residential and
commercial
service calls.
1979-1980 Cartographic Aide USDA Fairfax, VA
Identified
samples
for agricultural surveys using both satellite imagery and USGS
Quads
Biography
Bradley L. Hedrick
is a graduate of Mary Washington College (BLS in Historic
Preservation).
He is a licensed Master Electrician with over 25 years
experience. He
has also run his own electrical contracting business since 1987.
He is currently performing electrical restoration and rehabilitation on
a number of historic properties in the Fredericksburg area. His
method
of dating historic houses by their electrical wiring and materials is a
unique approach to interpreting twentieth-century houses.
Vision
Brad has an interest
in
preserving the existing artifacts of original installations and later
alterations
as an historical document. Safety and convenience to the customer
are also paramount to any project.
EXPERIENCE
Owner electrical
contracting business, Hedrick Electric, Inc.
Electrical restoration and rehabilitation of the "Doggett House" c. 1817, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Electrical restoration and rehabilitation of "Fall Hill" c. 1780, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Past President Historic Prince William, Inc. 1995-97. County historical society involved in publishing historical maps and books. Organized field trips, performed research, reviewed manuscripts for publication, arranged engagements for visiting speakers.
Senior research paper, Residential Electrical Wiring in Fredericksburg, Virginia. (Spring 200) Researched evolution of residential wiring by examining a case study house and comparing it to similar examples within the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Published in The Journal of Fredericksburg History by The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. March 2001.
Prepared timeline for academic use in Historic Preservation Department, Mary Washington College and published on web at www.sparkyology.com
Performed photo-documentation and line drafting for a number of historical properties in the Fredericksburg area, among them; "Idlewild" c. 1859, "The Fielding Lewis Store" c. 1749.
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