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 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 Preserving a Tiny Cottage in Maine Helped One Busy Couple Unwind -
Preservation Magazine A Lexington, Virginia, Farmhouse Is Restored Using Period-Appropriate Methods -
Modern Architecture Achieving Modern Life in Historic Eichler Homes -
Preservation Magazine Peek Inside These Houses Opened Just for Preservation Magazine -
Preservation Magazine Edge of Tomorrow: The Unexpected Path of Five "Homes of the Future" From 1933-34 -
Preservation Magazine In Raleigh, North Carolina, a Family Keeps an Artist's Unique Home and Gardens Blooming
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