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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Preserve Route 66 Route 66 Reflection: Choosing Happiness on The Mother Road -
Preserve Route 66 Route 66 Reflection: Westbound on The Mother Road -
Preservation Magazine A Simple Farmhouse Forms the Heart of an Urban Agricultural Site in Austin, Texas -
Native American History A Nearly Pristine Pawnee Tipi Ring Site Preserved for More Than a Century -
Preservation Magazine The White Horse Inn Gallops Back to Life -
Modern Architecture Paul Schweikher’s Pre-Midcentury Modern Chicago Home
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