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 Nathan and Oscar Saucedo Rescued a Greek Revival House in Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Preservation Magazine The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Gets a Thorough Rehabilitation
Preservation Magazine Literary Lineage: Florida Home of Poet Elizabeth Bishop is Restored
Preservation Magazine Places Restored, Threatened, Saved, and Lost in Preservation Magazine's Summer 2026 Issue
Preservation Magazine Places Restored, Threatened, Saved, and Lost in Preservation Magazine's Spring 2026 Issue
Preservation Magazine The Irresistible Charm of the Restored Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California
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 Sullivan Building, a Striking 'Jewel Box Bank' in Ohio, is Rehabilitated for Modern Use
11 Most Endangered Historic Places The Oregon Caves Chateau Needs a Restoration. The America the Beautiful Act Could Help.
Preservation Magazine Material Culture: A Closer Look at 3 Traditional Building Materials
Preservation Magazine Step Back in Time With Every Sip at Five Distinctive Distilleries

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