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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African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Why Shockoe Bottom Matters -
Preservation Magazine Mad River Glen's Single-Chair Lift: Restoring an Icon -
HOPE Crew The Outdoor Classroom -
Modern Architecture Tulsa Lawyer Finds—and Saves—a Goff-Designed Diamond in the Rough -
HOPE Crew A Different Kind of Summer Vacation -
Where Women Made History Mildred Bennett: The Unlikely Preserver of Willa Cather's Hometown
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