Shelter Stories
Those who live in historic houses often say that they see themselves as more than residents or owners. Rather, they are stewards of unique dwellings. In these stories, explore their homes and see how they are shepherding these historic places to fresh futures.
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Preservation Magazine This Connecticut Couple Converted an Old General Store Into Their Open-Plan House -
Preservation Magazine An Italianate House in Ripon, Wisconsin, Was Made to Last -
Preservation Magazine How A New Orleans Home Repair Program Helps Save the City's Historic Fabric -
Preservation Magazine Step Inside the Hapworth Family's Greek Revival Home in Salem, Massachusetts -
Preservation Magazine Designer Jennifer Ott Rehabilitates an Eichler House in Northern California -
Preservation Magazine A Houston Designer on the Highs and Lows of Restoring His 1960s Townhome -
Preservation Magazine A Midcentury Modern House in Nutley, New Jersey, Suits a Design-Oriented Family -
Preservation Magazine A California Central Coast Couple's DIY Approach to Restoring a Craftsman-Style Gem -
Preservation Magazine Restoring a Honolulu House to its Breezy, Minimalist Origins
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This May, celebrate the historic sites, neighborhoods, and landmarks that tell the full American story—places that remind us of how far we've come and how far we still have to go.
Celebrate!