“When you strip away the rhetoric, preservation is simply having the good sense to hold on to things that are well designed, that link us with our past in a meaningful way, and that have plenty of good use left in them.” – Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation Share and Enjoy:
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Share and Enjoy: The National Trust America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places has identified more than 200 threatened one-of-a-kind historic treasures since 1988. Whether these sites are urban districts or rural landscapes, Native American landmarks or 20th-century sports arenas, entire communities or single buildings, the list spotlights historic places across America that are threatened by neglect, insufficient funds, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy. The designation has been a powerful tool for . . . → Read More: National Trust’s 2010 11 Most Endangered Places Bring Tampa’s historic resources to everyone’s attention, and win a camera for yourself as a bonus. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Fireman’s Fund Insurance are proud to announce the start of the Summer 2009 Places that Matter Photo Contest. Submit photos of your favorite places — whether they’re national monuments or right in your own backyard — and be eligible to win one of three digital cameras. . . . → Read More: National Trust Places That Matter Photo Contest A grand historic resource by one of Florida’s most important historic architects, Addison Mizner is available through deconstruction/ reconstruction. The Mediterranean Revival mansion La Ronda, was Addison Mizner’s final architectural commission in 1929, and is presently located in the Philadelphia Main Line area.The building is 17,041 Sq Feet with beautiful gardens, terraces and fountains. It features 51 rooms with graceful archways, balconies and staircases, cut coral keystones, deeply carved . . . → Read More: Imminently endangered but available as a reconstruction: Addison Mizner’s La Ronda This recent article entitled “Green goals part of historic preservation topic” discusses how San Antonio is making the connection between historic preservation and green building efforts. Share and Enjoy: |
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