History / Preservation
Chicago Backs A Landmark District
Despite protests from building owners, the Chicago City Council designated a portion of South Michigan Avenue a landmark district.
The Steel Mill Is Gone. Now What?
With Cleveland's steelmaking era coming to an end, one local activist wants to preserve the mills as historic landmarks.
It's Official: Drive-In Theaters Have Historic Value
Azusa Foothill Drive-In's designation as a California historical resource gives it a fighting chance against demolition.
Saving Suburban Farms
Despite its proximity to Washington, D.C., fast-growing Montgomery County, Md., leads the nation in saving farmland.
An Arizona Town Slowly Fades Away
Randolf, AZ., once a lively town born during the Dust Bowl era, became the American Dream to black families that settled there.
Top 10 Preservation Issues In 2001
Preservation Magazine editors selected the top 10 American preservation issues and events from 2001.
What To Do With A Beer Can House?
A house covered in beer cans has become a folk legend in Houston. Will it now become a historic monument?
Slavery Museum Vision Clouded By Commercialization
Former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder's plan to build a national slavery museum is facing issues of siting and commercialization.
Will Commercialization Ruin Slavery Museum Vision?
Commercialization is at issue in implementing former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's vision of a national slavery museum.
An International Architectural Emergency
Neal Peirce writes that an 'international architectural emergency' should be declared in Cuba where great urban spaces with distinguished buildings are in danger of being lost.
Revitalizing A Historic Neighborhood In New Jersey
A $40 million plan aims to revitalize the historic neighborhood of Fairview in Camden, New Jersey.
New Orleans Historic Neighborhood Opposes Wal-Mart Plan
Wal-Mart's plan to build a megastore in a historic neighborhood is facing opposition from historic preservationists.
Urban Explorers Pursue A Dangerous Hobby
Urban adventurers explore abandoned buildings, subway tunnels, and other forbidden places.
Frank Lloyd Wright Gem's Days May Be Numbered
A building designed by celebrated architect Frank Lloyed Wright is deteriorating rapidly and preservationists are worried that it may not survive.
When Affordability And Preservation Collide
Affordable housing and historical preservation -- two things America's cities desperately need. Yet, conflict occasionally arises when developers are repeated sent back to the drawing board to make infill developments fit in with community character.
Holiday Profile Of A Mythical Developer
The Los Angeles Times profiles the mythical California developer Fritz Burns who went from riches to poverty and back to riches.
Where Do Old Streetcars Go?
San Francisco's popular "F Line" users historic streetcars from around the world serve tourists and commuters.
Ancient Landmark Threatened By Encroachment
A plan is proposed to ease the encroachment around Stonehenge, Britain's ancient archaeological treasure.
Saving History
The Christian Science Monitor interviews Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Tennessee's Ten Most Endangered Historic Places
Tennessee Preservation Trust releases a list of most endangered historic places in Tennessee.
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