History / Preservation

Frank Lloyd Wright Gem's Days May Be Numbered

A building designed by celebrated architect Frank Lloyed Wright is deteriorating rapidly and preservationists are worried that it may not survive.

December 27, 2001 - The Orlando Sentinel

When Affordability And Preservation Collide

Affordable housing and historical preservation -- two things America's cities desperately need. Yet, conflict occasionally arises when developers are repeated sent back to the drawing board to make infill developments fit in with community character.

December 27, 2001 - The Columbus Dispatch

Holiday Profile Of A Mythical Developer

The Los Angeles Times profiles the mythical California developer Fritz Burns who went from riches to poverty and back to riches.

December 17, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Where Do Old Streetcars Go?

San Francisco's popular "F Line" users historic streetcars from around the world serve tourists and commuters.

December 11, 2001 - The New York Times

Ancient Landmark Threatened By Encroachment

A plan is proposed to ease the encroachment around Stonehenge, Britain's ancient archaeological treasure.

December 4, 2001 - The Washington Post

Saving History

The Christian Science Monitor interviews Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

November 21, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

Tennessee's Ten Most Endangered Historic Places

Tennessee Preservation Trust releases a list of most endangered historic places in Tennessee.

November 18, 2001 - Tenessean

Protecting Ranch Land From Development

Environmentalists and ranchers are working to protect and preserve ranch land and buildings.

November 16, 2001 - The New York Times

History Of The Chicago Bungalow

A new exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Foundation traces the fascinating history of Chicago's bungalow.

November 16, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

Southern CA: Historic Bungalows To Condos

Preservationists praise a plan to convert historic but troubled bungalows into into condos.

November 11, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Labeling Architectural Styles For Historic Preservation

As thousands of postwar buildings are becoming eligible under historic preservation laws, preservations search for labels to classify architectural styles.

November 1, 2001 - The New York Times

National Trust Award For Pioneer Preservationist

Theresa "Terry" Brown was presented with an award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for her pioneering work.

November 1, 2001 - The Washington Post

World's 101 Most Endangered Sites

The World Monuments Fund has released a list of 101 of the world most endangered sites.

October 19, 2001 - The Architects' Journal

Mall Developer Loses One Round

Debate about the placement of a mall next to historic battlefield continues.

October 18, 2001 - Toldeo Blade

Groups Collaborate To Rebuild Lower Manhattan

Five historic preservation groups have teamed up to aid in rebuilding historic structures in Lower Manhattan.

October 18, 2001 - The New York Times

Book Review: Of Urban Destruction And Renewal

A review of "Preserving the World's Great Cities" by Anthony M. Tung. The book looks at the history of cities from a preservation and planning perspective.

October 17, 2001 - Business Week

Preservationists Seek To Save Hotel From Demolition

Historic preservationists seek to save Ft. Lauderdale, FL, hotel from demolition.

October 15, 2001 - Sun-Sentinel

Why New York Will Survive

Research shows that cities in general are resilient and survive disasters. Here is what New York can learn from history.

October 9, 2001 - The New York Times

Washington, New York: Cities With Much In Common

Washington and New York are different, but the two cities have much in common and define the nation's character.

October 8, 2001 - National Geographic

Restoring The Architecture Of Ellis Island

Visitors to Ellis Island, the facility where immigrants to the U.S. were processed, only see one of the 33 buildings that make up the complex. The others are fine examples of public architecture and should be restored as they have stories to tell.

September 8, 2001 - The New York Times

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