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History
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of the 10th U.S. president, dies at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last grandson of President John Tyler, has passed away at 96, leaving a legacy of historical preservation.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Oracle Coffee / True Thing Design Studio

The cafe design blends historical preservation with modern functionality, using furniture to emphasize this balance.
Graphic design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Richter Center / ZDA - Zoboki Design and Architecture

The Richter Centre symbolizes Richter Gedeon's commitment to modernization while honoring its historical roots through innovative architectural design.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Super rare Lescaze-designed NYC townhouse lists for $15M: 'It's almost like owning a piece of art'

The Kramer House is a unique modernist property on the market for $15 million, featuring a blend of contemporary renovations and historic design.
Brooklyn
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Park Slope Neo-Tudor House / The Brooklyn Studio

The renovation of the Neo-Tudor home in Park Slope balances modern living with historical respect.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

White Mineral Finishes Unite Three Centuries of Architecture

Pelletier de Fontenay's renovation of Sutton House fuses historical preservation with modern sustainability through innovative material use and design.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Oracle Coffee / True Thing Design Studio

The cafe design blends historical preservation with modern functionality, using furniture to emphasize this balance.
Graphic design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Richter Center / ZDA - Zoboki Design and Architecture

The Richter Centre symbolizes Richter Gedeon's commitment to modernization while honoring its historical roots through innovative architectural design.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Super rare Lescaze-designed NYC townhouse lists for $15M: 'It's almost like owning a piece of art'

The Kramer House is a unique modernist property on the market for $15 million, featuring a blend of contemporary renovations and historic design.
Brooklyn
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Park Slope Neo-Tudor House / The Brooklyn Studio

The renovation of the Neo-Tudor home in Park Slope balances modern living with historical respect.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

White Mineral Finishes Unite Three Centuries of Architecture

Pelletier de Fontenay's renovation of Sutton House fuses historical preservation with modern sustainability through innovative material use and design.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 days ago

Queen Margherita's elevator restored

The restoration of Queen Margherita's electric elevator at the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi revives its historical beauty, though not its original function.
History
Chicago Cubs
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Abraham Lincoln's blood-stained gloves from the night of his assassination among 144 artifacts on auction

A collection of Lincoln artifacts was auctioned to settle an $8 million debt, with significant sums raised for preservation efforts.
#urban-development
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Reservoir District pumps new life into historical Washington site

A new development at the historic McMillan Reservoir site will feature 146 townhouses and blend history with modern living.
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Reservoir District pumps new life into historical Washington site

A new development at the historic McMillan Reservoir site will feature 146 townhouses and blend history with modern living.
#housing-development
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

New documentary explores the final years of a San Francisco Chinatown legend

"At 92 years old, Yee was still designing her costumes and performing regularly with her partner, Stephen King, and the Grant Avenue Follies, a dance troupe composed of older Chinese Americans from around the Bay Area."
San Francisco
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

What's the story behind that little old white house in the middle of Brickell?

"Dr. James Jackson, Miami's first doctor, dedicated his life to patient care amid epidemics, leaving a legacy that shapes the city’s medical community today."
Miami food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

If Trump really wants to reopen Alcatraz, he'll have to go through California's environmental laws

If Trump is to get his prison, the bureau will have to first pass a number of environmental reviews, including the National Environmental Protection Act.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Preservationists and councilmember plead with San Jose to help relocate historic Japanese farmhouse

"This is a historic legacy that is not going to come back... Help me move it over," Kamei told the city administration on Tuesday.
Mission District
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Famed Memphis church associated with Martin Luther King damaged by fire

Memphis's mayor, Paul Young, emphasized the Clayborn Temple as "sacred ground" and a "symbol of struggle, hope and triumph that belongs not just to Memphis but to the world."
Black Lives Matter
Upper West Side
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Take a look inside a 45-room, 14,000-square-foot historic mansion once owned by the inventor of Morse code

Locust Grove Estate is a historically preserved villa once owned by Morse, showcasing art, history, and architecture.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.
#cultural-heritage
Arts
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This tiny church is America's own Sistine Chapel - visitors flock to see its 'Last Supper' and other 'rich' frescoes: 'A very, very special place'

The South Solon Meeting House is newly recognized for its stunning 70-year-old fresco murals, often called 'Maine's Sistine Chapel.'
Arts
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This tiny church is America's own Sistine Chapel - visitors flock to see its 'Last Supper' and other 'rich' frescoes: 'A very, very special place'

The South Solon Meeting House is newly recognized for its stunning 70-year-old fresco murals, often called 'Maine's Sistine Chapel.'
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Richmond eyes shoreline erosion project to save Bay Trail expansion

The recent beach erosion at Point Molate threatens a crucial $6 million recreational trail project, putting historical artifacts and community access at risk.
Mission District
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London's oldest Indian restaurant Veeraswamy is under threat

Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, faces closure as Crown Estate will not renew its lease, preferring to convert the space for office use.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Zaha Hadid Brings Futuristic Lens to Baroque Rome Hotel

Zaha Hadid Architects revived Palazzo Capponi's Baroque interiors while integrating modern design, showcasing a blend of historical authenticity and futuristic creativity.
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

Garde Hvalse Dinesen Showroom Kitchen in Aarhus, Denmark: Kitchen of the Week

At once novel and traditional, the new kitchen in Aarhus exemplifies the synergy of sustainable design and historical inspiration, showcasing craftsmanship and innovative materials.
Renovation
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Installation of Vasa's new support structure begins

Experts have begun putting in place a complex metal structure to support the hull, which more than 60 years after its salvage has begun to sag in the Stockholm museum.
History
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Liverpool Street station redevelopment plans submitted approval

Network Rail plans to redevelop Liverpool Street station, filing for planning permission to improve accessibility and enhance passenger experience while retaining historical features.
London
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Trump moves to eliminate Presidio Trust, calling agency 'unnecessary' in latest executive order

Trump's executive order eliminates the Presidio Trust, impacting the management of a historic San Francisco landmark.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Trump moves to eliminate Presidio Trust, calling agency 'unnecessary' in latest executive order

Trump's executive order eliminates the Presidio Trust, impacting the management of a historic San Francisco landmark.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Let's do our part to preserve Bay Area's rich legacy

Erasing these histories diminishes the rich, complex past of the Bay Area. On April 13, I will return to lead a group tour of these sites to celebrate the community's revitalization.
US news
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Cold War tunnels take important step towards opening to the public

Cold War tunnels in Holborn will open to the public as a major tourist attraction by 2027.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California national park site vandalized with hazardous chemicals, hate speech

Vandalism at a historic Nike missile site includes hate speech and hazardous chemical spills, prompting an investigation.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

The Bolivar Point Lighthouse is a storied piece of Texas history

We love hearing the stories. One visitor told us, 'My grandfather was working on the peninsula, and my grandmother lived there. Both sought shelter in the Lighthouse during the 1900 hurricane. They met on the stairwell, and two years later, they got married in 1902.' People will visit and say this is why my family is still here.
SF LGBT
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Long-lost lanterns may soon light up Berkeley's Northbrae neighborhood

Berkeley resident Darrell Owens remarked, 'If we pull this off, I think that it will inspire others to recognize and maintain public art in our neighborhood.'
Portland
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Bromley planning applications for conservation areas - including new houses

The proposals include the refurbishment of the Grade II listed multi-use building at 175 High Street, Bromley, aiming to enhance both its historical significance and functionality.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Moment lorry driver causes 40,000 damage to Grade II-listed memorial

A lorry driver caused severe damage to a historical monument after taking a wrong turn and failing to maneuver properly.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

East New York residents invited to help reimagine LIRR substation * Brooklyn Paper

Community workshop to repurpose Long Island Railroad Substation 2 into a community facility, engaging residents and fostering local history preservation.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Nostra Signora della Costa Cultural and Experiential Training Center / caarpa

The church of Nostra Signora della Costa is being transformed into a cultural training center, blending historical architecture with modern uses.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Gene Wilder's Former House Is Taken Off the Market-6 Months After Elon Musk Moved To Foreclose on $13 Million Home

Gene Wilder's former home was removed from the market following the foreclosure process initiated by Elon Musk due to loan defaults by the new owners.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Medieval Bible Returns to Salisbury Cathedral After Nearly 800 Years - Medievalists.net

The Sarum Master Bible has returned to Salisbury Cathedral after nearly 800 years, thanks to fundraising efforts.
Renovation
fromKqed
2 months ago

Volunteers Rush to Save Historic Tiles From Bulldozers in Wake of Altadena Fires | KQED

Community regroups to save historical tiles after devastating fire in Los Angeles County.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Kimitsu House / ROOVICE

The renovation balances historical preservation with modern living needs, showcasing the original craftsmanship of a 1960s wooden house.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

SS United States begins journey down Delaware River, out of Philadelphia to become reef in Gulf

The SS United States ocean liner has begun its journey to Florida after nearly 30 years in Philadelphia.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

JFK Library in Boston Temporarily Closed After DOGE Cuts, Kennedy Family Says

The Kennedy Presidential Library closed abruptly due to staff terminations related to efficiency measures, raising concerns about historical preservation.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Restoration of Historic Lott House to Kick Off Next Year

The Hendrick I. Lott House will become Marine Park's first museum after renovations.
Renovations will modernize infrastructure while preserving historical details.
Miscellaneous
fromEpicenter NYC
3 months ago

The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad

Activists are striving to preserve 227 Duffield Street, a historical site connected to the Underground Railroad.
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