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 How a New Yorker Restored His Midcentury Modern House on Fire Island
Preservation Magazine A Historic House in Philadelphia Serves as a Haven for Art and Music
Preservation Magazine Sacramento Victorian Updated for 21st Century Family
Preservation Magazine What It's Like to Live in This Indiana Midcentury Modern Residence
Preservation Magazine Frank Lloyd Wright Designed These Plywood Chairs for the Pope-Leighey House
Preservation Magazine A Chicago Couple Restores a Spacious Gothic Revival, Inside and Out
Preservation Magazine Saving a Stylish, Sustainable Midcentury Modern House in Tucson, Arizona
Preservation Magazine A Memphis Couple Turns a Quirky Building Into a Home and B&B
Preservation Magazine Moving to a Portland, Oregon Craftsman-Style Home Turns Owners into Preservationists
Preservation Magazine A Washington, D.C., DIYer Restores a Victorian-Era Beauty
Preservation Magazine How One Houston Midcentury House Fared After Hurricane Harvey
Preservation Magazine Places Restored, Threatened, Saved, and Lost in Preservation Magazine's Spring 2019 Issue

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