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.

Preservation Magazine Nathan and Oscar Saucedo Rescued a Greek Revival House in Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Preservation Magazine Step Inside Tor House, the Coastal Home of a Historic California Poet and His Family
Preservation Magazine Autumn and Ryan Hadbavny Bring Their Pittsburgh-Area House Back to 1962
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

1 - 12 of 94 stories