People Saving Places 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 Transitions: Saved—Rosenwald-Coinjock School -
Preservation Magazine Personality: Kristin Karch is Camera Ready -
Preservation Magazine Architectural Fabric: Saving Historic Houses in Rhode Island -
Preservation Magazine A More Perfect Union in Mount Pleasant, Iowa -
Preservation Magazine Outside the Box: Old Coca-Cola Advertisements Get a Fresh Coat of Paint -
Preservation Magazine California Dream: Lincoln Place Apartments -
Where Women Made History The Woman Who Made Sure We Remembered The Alamo
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