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.
Restoring Historic Architecture In Detroit
Renovating the Book-Cadillac hotel signals a new beginning for historic preservation in Detroit.
A Fifties Neighborhood
Just seven miles from downtown Manhattan, a quiet "fifties" neighborhood.
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.
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.
Taking Historic Preservation Seriously
Following the loss of a famous Richard Neutra modernist home to demolition, this Coachella Valley town takes preservation seriously.
New England's 'Classical Ruins' Vanishing
Columnist Tom Condon meditates on the disappearing New England stone wall in the Hartford Courant.
Out Of The Loop?
Chicago may lose another historic downtown building.
Field Of Dreams
Baseball players still hit homers in Rhode Island's Cardines Field, one of the oldest ballparks.
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.
This Old Mill
A town fights to save a 120-year-old mill from being demolished.
Century-Old Building Embroils Convention Center Development
The Webber Building, built in 1905, complicates the Port of Vancouver's revitalization efforts.
Develop Fast But Preserve The Past
In preparation for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing launches historic preservation efforts.
Philadelphia Favors Demolition Over Rehabilitation
Philadelphia's Neighborhood Transformation Program advocates the demolition of vacant buildings, whether they are historic or not.
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.
Flood Damages Czech Archives
Prague architecture archive appeals for funds to save water damaged documents.
'Historic' Means Higher Home Values
Studies have shown that the 'historic' designation increases property values in a neighborhood. Why?
Two Views Of Adaptive Reuse
Anthony Flint offers a window into the world of historic preservation by contrasting the fates of two landmark buildings.
The Trailer Park That Time Forgot
Only in California does a trailer park reach historic status.
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Custer County Colorado
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