Any homeowner renovating a historic property knows there’s a possibility of discovering a surprise or two lurking behind the walls. Water damage, mildew, faulty wiring systems and more are not uncommon. But for Black homeowners, the surprises may be more than expensive or hazardous. Sometimes, they’re painful reminders of generational […]
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Churches, train stations: Historic buildings rehabilitated
The exterior of old First United Presbyterian Church is shown Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Braddock, Pa. Although the original stained glass, pipe organ and chandelier are striking, what is even more interesting about the building is its unique style of architecture. It was built in the Akron-auditorium plan style, […]
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In historic Massachusetts, some iconic sites remain closed or have limited schedules
“We’re wanting to do it in the safest possible way,” said Marianne Peak, superintendent of Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, whose reopening is slated for Aug. 4. “We are responsible for the safety of the public and the safety of the employee.” Other historical sites — including the Old […]
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Jersey City housing developers have chance to honor historic church’s past lives | Legends & Landmarks
Editor’s note: This is the first article in “Hope in Preservation,” a special Jersey Journal series about centuries-old buildings that are currently being adaptively reused in considerate and creative ways and which stand as symbols of hope for historic preservation in Jersey City and Hudson County — an area increasingly […]
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Building art of ‘flintknapping’ and ‘pargeting’ is at risk of extinction in Britain, warns Historic England
The arts of flintknapping, pargeting and lead-working are at risk of extinction with only a handful of specialists left, Historic England has said. The charity fears historic buildings are at risk of deteriorating and decaying beyond repair, unless a new generation of tradesmen take up the mantle. Building skills from […]
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Harding’s historic facade crumbling | News, Sports, Jobs
Staff photos / R. Michael Semple John Lacy, executive director of business operations for Warren City Schools, stands in the stairway next to the offices from the first floor to the second floor of the former Warren G. Harding High School. The facade of the old school […]
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Des Moines Black memorial destroyed, historic building damaged in fire
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide An early morning fire Wednesday at the former North Des Moines City Hall building caused “extensive damage” to the historic building’s exterior and destroyed a make-shift Black children’s memorial. The memorial at 1601 6th Ave., created last summer by the Des […]
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Historic Florida steam train will become tourist attraction
A volunteer work day was held at the Atlantic Coast Line 1504 “Project Return to Glory” at the Prime Osborn Convention Center Thursday April 2, 2015 in Jacksonville, Fla. A 101-year-old steam locomotive that once plied the steel ribbons between Jacksonville and Virginia, then was displayed downtown before its move […]
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Tourist left historic lighthouse with 155-year-old doorknob in his shorts, GA cops say
Police said they plan to charge a man accused of taking a 155-year-old doorknob from the historic Tybee Island Lighthouse in coastal Georgia. The man, who hasn’t been publicly identified, was arrested in Indiana on Wednesday, one week after authorities say he stole the hardware from a door at the […]
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Historic train station yields shoes, tickets and a message in a bottle
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Detroit — Lukas Nielsen and Leo Kimble were working in the Michigan Central Depot earlier this month when they made a discovery. Nielsen, a laborer with demolition company Homrich, spotted a glass bottle tucked behind some plaster crowning as the two worked about […]
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Tenino recovers suspected historic Tono coal carts
The city of Tenino is hoping these coal carts are authentic after agreeing to purchase them from an online seller. The city plans to house them in an exhibit at the town’s museum. The Chronicle, Centralia Sometimes you find gold where you least expect it. Or, in the case of […]
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Detroit’s historic Baker’s Keyboard Lounge awarded $40k preservation grant
click to enlarge Courtesy photo Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. Smooth jazz, cool cash, and fried chicken are on the menu at one of the world’s oldest jazz clubs — […]
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Denton couple reviving historic Victorian home to operate as bed-and-breakfast | Business
When Whitney Mai first saw the historic house at 815 N. Locust St. listed online nine years ago, she and her now-husband, Cuong, were fresh out of college and not in a position to purchase a commercial space. But when Mai noticed it for sale again two years ago, they […]
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The Lyric removes the Modell name from its historic Baltimore theater, severing relationship with benefactors
The Modell name has been removed from the 127-year-old Baltimore theater that the philanthropic family once helped bail out. When the letters spelling out Patricia and Arthur Modell’s names came down March 30, it left a dark shadow on the tan brick exterior, not unlike the effect that the falling-out […]
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Local Eats: Chelsea Burger brings fast casual concept to historic downtown space
CHELSEA – A fast-casual burger concept is filling the space left by a historic tavern in downtown Chelsea. Chelsea Burger owners Raunaq Savur and Paul Fredenberg took over the building at 110 W. Middle Street in December after Seitz’s Tavern closed in 2019. They’ve kept Seitz’s historic neon sign, hanging […]
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Progressives celebrate historic Haaland vote
Progressives on Monday celebrated Deb HaalandDeb HaalandThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden to hit road, tout COVID-19 relief law This week: Democrats eye next step after coronavirus relief bill win Democratic majority shrinks, but finds unity MORE’s historic confirmation to lead the Interior Department after the Senate voted […]
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American Express is giving $1 million in grants to historic small restaurants
From neighborhood coffee shops to hole-in-the-wall eateries, small restaurants have been among the businesses hardest hit by Covid-19. It’s been estimated that, as of December 2020, 17% of all U.S. restaurants have permanently shut down. Although restrictions on the food industry have eased in some states, many independently-owned restaurants remain […]
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Natchitoches Historic Foundation, Cane River Waterway Commission partner to preserve, renovate iconic Pacale-Roque House
The following was released to us by the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation: NATCHITOCHES, La. – The Natchitoches Historic Foundation and the Cane River Waterway Commission have partnered on a project to preserve and renovate one of the state’s most iconic buildings, the Pacale-Roque House at Rue Beauport Riverfront […]
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2021 Historic Wilmington Foundation Preservation Awards nominations
Applications must be received by Friday, March 19. Cheryl M. Whitaker | Wilmington StarNews Look around the community, and you’ll see the vibrant signs of preservation. Preservation efforts are what make Wilmington so special, protecting the past and using its built history to bolster this region’s future. The Historic Wilmington Foundation will […]
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Digital archive will preserve doomed Utah Theater but not the historic playhouse itself
First-class repository at U. library will include virtual reality tours, but advocates lament loss of the real thing. (Salt Lake City, via Modern Out West) Watercolor of Main Street exterior. Before demolition, the once-majestic Utah Theater on Salt Lake City’s Main Street — a dilapidated and vacant 102-year-old performing arts […]