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 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 -
40 Under 40: Places The Magicians' Code: How Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Is Preserved, Tile by Tile -
Modern Architecture This Architectural Historian Wants You to Respect Queens -
11 Most Endangered Historic Places Stopping the Deceptive “Utopia” That Threatened 4 Historic Vermont Towns -
Preservation Magazine Dallas' Oldest High School Building Makes the Grade Once More -
Preservation Magazine A Pittsburgh Oil Painter Preserves His City Using Salvaged Materials
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This Preservation Month, set aside time to celebrate and explore historic places in innovative ways. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish!
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