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Author Archives: Adventures in Preservation
In Praise of Very Large Staircases: A Brief History of the Social Function of Stoops
Found this very interesting read in my inbox this morning and wanted to share! In Praise of Very Large Staircases: A Brief History of the Social Function of Stoops | Living on GOOD.
Posted in Community, Historic Buildings, Popular Culture, Vernacular Architecture
Tagged New York
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Sign Painters: What a Disappearing Art Teaches Us About Creative Purpose and Process | Brain Pickings
Heritage preservation is about more than buildings. It’s about keeping cultural traditions alive: “It is at the moment o f a craft’s disappearance that its cultural value suddenly becomes plain to see.” Sign Painters: What a Disappearing Art Teaches Us … Continue reading
A Journey Through Myanmar’s Architectural Heritage
A Guest Post by Jennifer Lang In February during the Chinese New Year holiday, my family spent a week visiting Myanmar including Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay. A cruise on the Ayeyarwady River (the lifeline and spine of the country) provided … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Travel, Heritage Travel, Historic Buildings
Tagged Asian architecture, Myanmar
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Old Town Alexandria: Walking the “Old & Historic District” « Transplanted Tatar
A wonderfully detailed visit to Old Town Alexandria we just had to share: Old Town Alexandria: Walking the “Old & Historic District” « Transplanted Tatar.
Buildings Beautiful Enough to Eat
This piece in our December newsletter was so popular we decided to post it here. Enjoy! The wedding cake house, gingerbread trim, and the witch’s house in the story of Hansel and Gretel all sound good enough to eat, but … Continue reading
Posted in Historic Buildings, Holidays
Tagged gingerbread buildings, gingerbread houses
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Exploring Lima’s Architectural Legacy
A Guest Post by Roselle George Our group of six just spent 17 days in Peru, fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine. I majored in Latin American Studies with extensive work in South American architecture and archaeology before going … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Travel, Heritage Travel, Historic Buildings, Historic Sites
Tagged Art Deco, Brutalism, Lima, Peru
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Volunteers Master Plaster in Gloucester
Volunteer plastering project at the Edge Hill Service Station in Gloucester, Virginia, was a “fantastic time”. Continue reading
Celebrating the Anniversary of a Moment That Galvanized Historic Preservation | Planetizen
Celebrating the Anniversary of a Moment That Galvanized Historic Preservation | Planetizen.
Posted in Historic Preservation
Tagged New York, Penn Station, preservation movement
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