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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Liz Waytkus of Docomomo US

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On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of the United States chapter of Docomomo International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement for nearly 25 years. Danielle and Liz discussed the importance of local, state, …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Bo Sullivan of Bolling & Co. and Arcalus Period Design

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Bo Sullivan joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss a long career in preservation and his two companies Bolling & Co.  (period style wallpaper as art) and Arcalus Period Design Offer for our listeners: 15% off any order from Bolling & Co over $100.00  CODE: PP21 You can reach Bo at either of his websites: …

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UNIQUE HISTORICAL FEATURES SERIES: “Haunted” Victorian Houses

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UNIQUE HISTORICAL FEATURES SERIES – On this 4th Tuesday of the month, our focus isn’t on a specific feature per se, but more on a combination of features; a whole architectural style, in fact. And we’re focusing on how mutable cultural values created and then reviled that style, resulting in its being the focus of …

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SYMPATHETIC ADDITIONS: Adding on Harmoniously

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ADDING ON TO A HISTORIC HOME – You’ve found your historic or old home. And it’s nearly perfect…..BUT, maybe it does not have enough room for you. Or maybe you need to make adjustments to age in place. Maybe you want to add a room on your first floor, or even expand a tiny historical …

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Kitchens: A Study in Innovation

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KITCHENS – today, these rooms are so essential to what most people see in a desirable home, that they can be one of the main determinants of whether or not to buy a particular house. These rooms generally serve not only as showplaces, but also as a central socializing spot. However, this was not always …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Jeffrey Marshall of Heritage Conservancy

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Jeffrey Marshall, the president of Heritage Conservancy in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the organization’s mission and work conserving and preserving a combination of natural and cultural heritage resources in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We covered multiple topics, including: Jeffrey’s background combining his lifelong loves of nature, history, and architecture with his graduate …

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Bathrooms: A Necessary (Room) Discussion

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BATHROOMS – or whatever you call them, as they have many names – are a necessary part of our lives, but we often take them for granted. Bathrooms did not always exist as a dedicated room, and the conglomeration of fixtures and practices that occur in these rooms today, as well as the design of …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Patricia Cove of Architectural Interiors and Design

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Patricia Cove, of Architectural Interiors and Design, joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss information about her background in interior design and her company’s specialization in renovation, restoration, and adaptive re-use. We covered a multitude of topics including: How she evolved in her career, beginning as an English teacher, and moving on to follow her …

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Historical Interiors: The inside counts, too

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How often have we heard the phrase “It’s what’s on the inside that counts?” When it comes to historical homes and buildings, I’m sure those of us who are preservation-inclined would say it’s what’s on the outside and the inside that counts. And we’ve discussed the outside before: last week we shared our piece on …

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Historical Facades: More Than Aesthetics

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A façade. What is it? Most of us know that its most basic definition is “face.” In the case of architecture, this refers to the exterior side of the building, usually the front. Façades on buildings are often the first defining features we see. As times change, so do architectural design styles, and this is …

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