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 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
Preservation Magazine Victorian Dream: Laura and Mike Brosius Meet Their Longtime Goal of Restoring A Historic House in Astoria, Oregon
Preservation Magazine On the Move: How an International Team Moved a Historic Japanese House to the United States
Preservation Magazine An Epsom, New Hampshire, Couple Took Their 18th-Century Cape Cod from Rustic Cabin to Cozy House
Preservation Magazine Restored, Century-Old Cabins in Western Virginia Stay True to Their Roots
Preservation Magazine A San Franciscan Lovingly Renovates a Julia Morgan-Designed Building
Preservation Magazine A Los Angeles Couple Updates a Midcentury Modern Beauty in Palm Springs, California
Love Old Houses? CIRCA's Real Estate Listings Will Deepen the Romance

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