#community-heritage

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fromCurbed
1 week ago

The Right Way to Convert a Church Into a Condo

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on West 81st Street has just been reborn as a small condo building with a new sanctuary tucked behind the lobby.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Campaigners look to Historic England to save Black British site Bridge Park in London

Lawrence Fearon stated, "Bridge Park is not just a building. It's a testament to the dreams of the Caribbean diaspora and the legacy of my generation, who dared to build a better future against the odds."
London politics
#san-jose
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Notable NYC Pizzeria Closing After More Than 20 Years

Mama's Pizza is temporarily closing to find a new location after 20 years due to operational challenges.
NYC food
#cultural-representation
fromDaily News
1 month ago
LA food

Cambodian American chefs are finding success and raising their culture's profile. On their terms

fromDaily News
1 month ago
LA food

Cambodian American chefs are finding success and raising their culture's profile. On their terms

#historic-preservation
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Boston real estate

Kelsey Grammer's plans to tear down historic English cottage draw anger from area residents: 'A disgrace'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Boston real estate

Kelsey Grammer's plans to tear down historic English cottage draw anger from area residents: 'A disgrace'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Residents of village that inspired Thomas Hardy fight back against expansion

Thomas Hardy's literary legacy influences current residents’ opposition to housing developments in Marnhull, where locals argue for preserving its unique heritage established in his works.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Antioch Historical Society seeks to bring First Congregational Church bell back to the public

The Let It Ring Again campaign aims to restore and display a historically significant bell from the First Congregational Church, symbolizing Antioch's community beginnings.
Mission District
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Iconic Playland park's opening remains a mystery as taxpayers already on hook for $36M in management flap

"Playland is more than just a park, it's a cherished treasure, the crown jewel of Westchester County. A place where memories are made and community thrives."
NYC politics
#local-history
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I don't want it to die': one man's battle to save the last phone box in his village

Derek Harris is fighting to save a historical phone box from BT's closure, highlighting the importance of local heritage against corporate interests.
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