Local Preservationists Stories
The preservation movement started as a grassroots effort driven by concerned citizens who embraced America’s heritage in a direct and personally meaningful way. That tradition continues in full force today, with Americans connecting in new and innovative ways to the places they love. Learn more about their projects in the stories below.
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Preservation Magazine Photographer Riley Arthur's Dash to Document Every Diner in New York -
Preservation Magazine All Along the Watchtower: Saving a Harlem Landmark -
Preservation Magazine Moving to a Portland, Oregon Craftsman-Style Home Turns Owners into Preservationists -
11 Most Endangered Historic Places Dallas’ Tenth Street Historic District Celebrates Temporary Halt on Demolitions -
Preservation Magazine A Washington, D.C., DIYer Restores a Victorian-Era Beauty -
Partners in Preservation This Arizona Town Uses Neon Signs to Illuminate History -
Preservation Magazine The Town of Graniteville, South Carolina, Sees its Future in its Historic Buildings -
Preservation Magazine Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard on the Ties Between His Music and Historic Places -
Preservation Magazine One Family's DIY Approach to Converting a Warehouse Into a Buzzing Coffee Shop
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