Danielle Keperling

Danielle Groshong-Keperling has worked full-time in the restoration industry since 2001, but her education in the traditional trades, construction industry, and historical preservation was built from an early age through her Father's work in the traditional trades and her Mother's love of historic architecture. Now, with Jonathan (an artisan craftsman in his own right), her partner in business and life, they work together to help historic building owners restore and preserve their piece of our built history.

Practical Preservation podcast featuring Doug Madenford of PA Dutch 101

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Doug Madenford of PA Dutch 101 joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Pennsylvania Dutch among non-Plain people Pennsylvania Dutch as a language, culture, and history Belsnickel as a PA Dutch Christmas tradition Other customs/superstitions associated with Christmas and New Years Plus, an exclusive demonstration of Danielle showing she does not have a talent for …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Christopher Rogers of the Friends of the Tanner House

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Christopher Rogers from the Friends of the Tanner House joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The process of community engagement in saving a building Enabling the black storytellers of West Philadelphia to tell their stories The history of the Tanner Family as part of the American history The challenges of preservation of a structurally …

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Practical Preservation podcast featuring Katie Fitzhugh of Re:Purpose Savannah

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Katie Fitzhugh of Re:Purpose Savannah joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Re:Purpose Savannah and its mission Why deconstruction is a climate conscious option How traditional demolition and construction is a 1/3 of the world’s waste How policy makers are beginning to codify deconstruction How to get in touch: 2025 Calendar Website Instagram Facebook

Practical Preservation podcast featuring Christian Gray of inCommon Common Development

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Christian Gray of inCOMMON Community Development joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The mission of inCOMMON Community Development How they are transforming neighborhoods in Omaha, NE through the neighbors Ways to use development to make an impact The concept of where we grow matters How to use Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) to off-set …

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Christmas in the Colonies

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WHO CELEBRATED AND WHO DIDN’T? Architectural influences weren’t the only thing the colonists brought from the Old World to the New World… Christmas custom, traditions, and festivities came with them too. And just like the architecture, Christmas in the Colonies looked different depending on where you were. Virginian Christmas celebrations were merry times with feasting, dancing, …

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Practical Preservation podcast featuring Elizabeth Finklestein of Cheap Old Houses

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Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The Cheap Old Houses – book, Instagram, and HGTV shows (spoiler – no interior walls were removed) How Cheap Old Houses is countercultural Unique buildings converted into houses And what is a must preserve house feature How to get in touch/follow: Facebook …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Laura Crook of the Doctors House Museum

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Laura Crook of the Doctors House Museum joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the saving of the Doctors house from demolition, the restoration, and the museum (along with paranormal investigation spoilers). Laura Crook served on the Board of Directors from 2015 – 2019 and has participated as Chair of the Membership & Outreach Committee, …

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Practical Preservation podcast featuring Woody Woodworth of The Brick Painters Ltd

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Woody Woodworth of The Brick Painters Ltd joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss how to restore the appearance of an already painted brick building and helping to educate about the non-damaging options viable to historic building owners. Link to the Certified Installer information – Contact – The Brick Painters – Brick Restoration in Ontario …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Nikki Stewart of Old North Illuminated

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Nikki Stewart, Executive Director of Old North Illuminated joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the history of the site (made famous by Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) encompassing 300 years of American history and part of the Freedom Trial. Plus, the challenges to accessibility in historical sites and educational programs both in …

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