Restoration Stories

Often, part of preserving a place means returning its interior and exterior appearance to a particular date or time period. Take a look behind the scenes of historic places around the country to see how their restorations shaped up.

Preservation Magazine Places Restored, Threatened, Saved, and Lost in Preservation Magazine's Spring 2026 Issue
Preservation Magazine The Sullivan Building, a Striking 'Jewel Box Bank' in Ohio, is Rehabilitated for Modern Use
Preservation Magazine Monumental Makeover: Boston's Dorchester Heights Monument Gets a Much-Needed Refresh
Preservation Magazine Treasure on the Trail: Saving a 1938 Appalachian Trail Shelter
Preservation Magazine The Irresistible Charm of the Restored Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California
11 Most Endangered Historic Places The Oregon Caves Chateau Needs a Restoration. The America the Beautiful Act Could Help.
Preservation Magazine Passing the Torch at the Century-Old St. Adalbert Catholic Church in South Bend, Indiana
Preservation Magazine Donald Judd's Restored Architecture Office Reopens in Marfa, Texas
Preservation Magazine Abuzz in the Berkshires: Amid Recent and Ongoing Updates, Chesterwood Brims with Creative Energy
Preservation Magazine Places Restored, Threatened, Saved, and Lost in Preservation Magazine's Winter 2026 Issue
Preservation Magazine Material Culture: A Closer Look at 3 Traditional Building Materials
Preservation Magazine For a Doctoral Student and His Greyhound Bus, Preservation is All About the Journey

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