Historic Sites Should Do More than be Monuments to Glory
The Nottoway plantation house burned down this week. It was built in 1858 for John Hampden Randolph, who by 1860 … Continue reading Historic Sites Should Do More than be Monuments to Glory
Category: Historic Preservation
Celebration, Convocation, and Memorials: A Pictorial Review of Gatherings on the Pentacrest
I’ve pulled together some images of various events, both formal and improvised that have taken place on the Pentacrest since 1839. Enjoy looking at them! Continue reading Celebration, Convocation, and Memorials: A Pictorial Review of Gatherings on the Pentacrest
Old Brick and the Origins of the Historic Preservation Movement of Iowa City
This is the story of Old Brick and a grass-roots organization led the effort to save the building. The effort started the Iowa City’s historic preservation movement. Continue reading Old Brick and the Origins of the Historic Preservation Movement of Iowa City
Historic Preservation in Your Community
Introduction It seems almost everyone has an opinion about historic preservation. Some people like it, some don’t, and many people … Continue reading Historic Preservation in Your Community
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