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City Starts $3.9M Renovation on Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses in Brooklyn

The DCLA and DDC announced a $3.9 million restoration project for the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at Weeksville Heritage Center, vital to Brooklyn's African American history.
from Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses * Brooklyn Paper

The restoration of the Hunterfly Road Houses highlights the importance of preserving African American history in New York City.
from Brooklyn Paper
7 months ago

Brooklyn Paramount theater reopens in grand restoration, return to Baroque splendor * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Paramount theater reopened after 5-year restoration project.
Interior restoration preserved original architecture and detailing.

City Starts $3.9M Renovation on Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses in Brooklyn

The DCLA and DDC announced a $3.9 million restoration project for the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at Weeksville Heritage Center, vital to Brooklyn's African American history.

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses * Brooklyn Paper

The restoration of the Hunterfly Road Houses highlights the importance of preserving African American history in New York City.

Brooklyn Paramount theater reopens in grand restoration, return to Baroque splendor * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Paramount theater reopened after 5-year restoration project.
Interior restoration preserved original architecture and detailing.
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Utah man 'haunted' after spending $1M on cruise ship from Craigslist only to watch it sink

The historic cruise ship Aurora, once a restoration dream, has become a liability for Stockton after sinking and leaking fuel.

Big tech could help fund a new California state park

An effort funded by big tech, including Apple, aims to restore a crucial floodplain near Sacramento for wildlife, particularly the Chinook salmon population.

Deep Beneath London, Onetime Bomb Shelters Will Become a Tourist Attraction

London Underground's Kingsway Exchange tunnels may transform into a tourist destination with art installations and attractions by 2027.

From New England to Notre-Dame, a U.S. Carpenter Tends to a French Icon

The restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral involves traditional carpenters and woodworking specialists from a tight-knit international community.
The project has brought together nearly 500 journeyman, craftsmen, and supervisors to work on rebuilding the cathedral using manual tools and techniques.

This historic London train station waiting room has been restored

Tottenham's Bruce Grove station waiting room has been restored to its original Victorian design.
The restoration project also included three other spaces, creating a new community space, staff mess room, and storage facility.

DOT celebrates Brooklyn Bridge 'glow up,' iconic span will be lit for first time since 1983 * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City will be getting new LED lighting for the new year.
The new lighting system cost $2.4 million to implement and is expected to last for 20 years.

Alexandra Palace: Restoring a north London icon

Alexandra Palace is receiving funding from Historic England to restore its derelict offices.
The restoration project is part of the celebration for the 150th anniversary of the Grade II listed site.

'Park of Dreams' celebrates art and restoration of Grand Army Plaza's Memorial Arch

Park of Dreams showcased at special event in Grand Army Plaza, celebrating Brooklyn's Backyard through contemporary art.

patterned repurposed timber panels clad grande dune du pilat visitor center's huts in france

AVA restores Grande Dune du Pilat visitor center to enhance visitor experience, preserve landscape, and align with sustainable development principles.

High school sees major upgrades after four-year improvement project

Brentwood County High School completed a four-year restoration project focusing on upgraded facilities, accessibility, and heritage restoration.

A Roman beach destroyed by Mount Vesuvius is open to the public for the first time

An ancient Roman beach at Herculaneum is now open to the public after a multi-year restoration project.

Opening up the 'James Bond' spy tunnels under London

London's historic tunnels under High Holborn, used as air raid shelters and by the Special Operations Executive, may become a public tourist attraction with educational facilities and exhibition spaces.

Sa Taronja House / beef architekti

Transforming a former chicken farm into an art space and cultural center preserves its heritage and enriches the community.
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