History / Preservation
Heads On Parade
Ceramic heads guard the roofline of an historic apartment building off of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza shopping district, but the city's Landmarks Commission now says the heavy heads must come down.
Should L.A.'s Murals Be Preserved?
Should Los Angeles try to preserve its rich heritage of 1,500 murals, which are rapidly fading and patched from graffiti?
Milwaukee's Architecture And Aesthetics
Whitney Gould, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel urban spaces columnist, answers questions from readers.
Historic Preservationists' Secrets
Simple products -- soap, candles, bread -- work wonders in historic restoration.
Preserving San Jose's Heritage
A 1911 hotel's journey from abandonment to rehabilitation shows how imagination, vision, and firm leadership can make it happen.
Where There's a Will, There's a Waterway
Efforts are being made to preserve and protect navigable canals in Bangkok from falling victim to haphazard development and pollution.
Salt Lake City Redevelopment Project Approved
Capitol Hill project is finally given go-aheadby Historic Landmarks Commission to raze run-down structures for new neighborhood multiple use project.
The Historic Teardown Syndrome
Increasingly, people are paying millions for beautiful, historic homes -- and then try to demolish them.
The Bright Side of 'Dark Age Ahead'
The Nation reviews Jane Jacobs' book Dark Age Ahead.
Preservation In The Face of Revitalization
How does a community reinvigorate itself while preserving its rich history?
Economic Development Vs. Historic Preservation
How does a small town encourage the vitality of its downtown while preserving its small-town feel?
Ballpark At Center Of Regional Plan Fight
While Indianapolis wants to become a life-sciences hotspot by 2020 under a new regional plan, historic - and abandoned - Bush Stadium could be the key to development.
Soldier Field in Danger of Losing Landmark Status
The National Park Service has recommended to withdraw the landmark status of Chicago's newly renovated Soldier Field. Some have also recommended removing it from the National Register of Historic Places.
Preservation Districts Aim To Employ The Past to Shape The Future
Infringing on property rights or preserving local architectural styles? More Louisville, KY neighborhoods are establishing historic preservation districts in an effort to protect their distinctive character.
Fabled Factory Of Parisian Radicalism's Future Unclear
A defunct Renault plant is caught in a battle between those wishing to adapt the cradle of worker's rights and a billionaire's ego.
Is Steve Jobs A Teardown Terror?
Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Computer and Pixar, wants to tear down a 1926 house that preservationists say has historic value.
Skyscrapers Threaten Cologne Cathedral
Due to new high-rise projects along the Rhine, UNESCO says the 'visual impact' of the church is under attack. Mayor Fritz Schramma rejected the decision, claiming the right to development in his downtown.
The Politics of Preservation
Struggling to halt the planned demolition of the 108-year-old Century Building, St. Louis preservationists find themselves up against an unexpected adversary---the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Dresden Reconstruction
A remarkable reconstruction effort is underway in Dresden, Germany, a city destroyed during the Second World War.
Romans Say, 'Color Me Angry.'
While the Eternal City is slowly being repainted in more 'historically accurate' shades, many citizens claim the policy deprives the city of its 'soul.'
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