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

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

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