History / Preservation

Would A Farmland Preservation Tax Work?

Tom Bier argues that better zoning would be more effective than a new tax to preserve the rural character of Geauga County, OH.

December 3, 2002 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Restoring Historic Architecture In Detroit

Renovating the Book-Cadillac hotel signals a new beginning for historic preservation in Detroit.

December 2, 2002 - The Detroit News

A Fifties Neighborhood

Just seven miles from downtown Manhattan, a quiet "fifties" neighborhood.

November 26, 2002 - The New York Times

Battle Of Harpers Ferry Site Saved

Karen Fuller convinces the Trust for Public Land to purchase historic farm, so family won't sell out to developers.

November 19, 2002 - The Washington Post

Historic Building Crumbles At The Feet Of Protestors

The Albany Times Union details the story of a historic building lost to big box development -- it will become a Target parking lot.

November 10, 2002 - Times Union

Taking Historic Preservation Seriously

Following the loss of a famous Richard Neutra modernist home to demolition, this Coachella Valley town takes preservation seriously.

November 6, 2002 - Desert Sun Palm Springs

New England's 'Classical Ruins' Vanishing

Columnist Tom Condon meditates on the disappearing New England stone wall in the Hartford Courant.

October 29, 2002 - The Hartford Courant

Out Of The Loop?

Chicago may lose another historic downtown building.

October 25, 2002 - Preservation Online

Field Of Dreams

Baseball players still hit homers in Rhode Island's Cardines Field, one of the oldest ballparks.

October 24, 2002 - Preservation Online

State Seeks To Purchase 390,000 Acres

Michigan Governor John Engler hopes to hear positive news from the state's Natural Resource Trust Fund board.

October 23, 2002 - The Detroit News

This Old Mill

A town fights to save a 120-year-old mill from being demolished.

October 20, 2002 - The New York Times

Century-Old Building Embroils Convention Center Development

The Webber Building, built in 1905, complicates the Port of Vancouver's revitalization efforts.

October 19, 2002 - The Oregonian

Develop Fast But Preserve The Past

In preparation for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing launches historic preservation efforts.

October 18, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Philadelphia Favors Demolition Over Rehabilitation

Philadelphia's Neighborhood Transformation Program advocates the demolition of vacant buildings, whether they are historic or not.

October 12, 2002 - Philadelphia City Paper

A Battle For Public Spaces

Efforts to clean up "one of the most important places in all the Americas" could sweep away the city's history too.

October 10, 2002 - The New York Times

Flood Damages Czech Archives

Prague architecture archive appeals for funds to save water damaged documents.

October 2, 2002 - INTBAU

The Dangers And Benefits of Teardowns

September 24, 2002 - Daily Herald

'Historic' Means Higher Home Values

Studies have shown that the 'historic' designation increases property values in a neighborhood. Why?

September 18, 2002 - The Washington Post

Two Views Of Adaptive Reuse

Anthony Flint offers a window into the world of historic preservation by contrasting the fates of two landmark buildings.

September 18, 2002 - The Boston Globe

The Trailer Park That Time Forgot

Only in California does a trailer park reach historic status.

September 17, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

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