Historic Preservation Archives - Practical Preservation

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Laura Crook of the Doctors House Museum

Leave a Comment / Community Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Projects, Late Victorian Period, Practical Preservation Podcast, Saving a building, Victorian Architecture / By Danielle Keperling

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 Author Stephanie Ryberg-Webster, Ph.D.

Leave a Comment / Historic Preservation, Urbanization / By Danielle Keperling

We’re back! On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle speaks with Dr. Stephanie Ryberg-Webster, author of the book “Preserving the Vanishing City: Historic Preservation amid Urban Decline in Cleveland, Ohio (Urban Life, Landscape and Policy)” about the struggles of preservation during urban decline. You can find Stephanie’s book online at Temple …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Ellie Isaacs of Landmark Preservation Consulting

Leave a Comment / Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Projects / By Danielle Keperling

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Ellie Isaacs of Landmark Preservation Consulting. Danielle and Ellie discussed why it’s important to prioritize project work to account for funding, and how educating clients on care and maintenance is critical to long term preservation efforts. Ellie also discussed some of her favorite …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Randolph “Randy” Harris, Preservation Advocate

Leave a Comment / Historic Preservation, Local History, Underground Railroad / By Danielle Keperling

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation podcast, Danielle spoke with Preservation Advocate Randolph “Randy”l Harris. Randy believes that “history is local” and told us about the beginnings of the Lancaster walking tour, and how it evolved into a sought after attraction. Randy also discussed the Underground Rail Road and its history in Lancaster …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Lisa Oestreicher of Oestreicher Architectural Paint Research

Leave a Comment / Historic Preservation, Historic Restoration, historical interiors, Paint / By Danielle Keperling

On this week’s episode we spoke with Lisa Oestreicher of Oestreicher Architectural Paint Research. Lisa discussed methods of paint research as well as how changes in a home’s paint often indicates historic events in the home such as marriages, celebrations, or new ownership. We also discussed the importance of picking an accurate paint color as …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Kevin Ritter of Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Leave a Comment / Historic Preservation, Kitchens / By Danielle Keperling

This week Kevin Ritter of Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss his craft of custom cabinetry, common mistakes homeowners make when replacing cabinetry in their historic homes, and why to use natural materials in your historic home. You can find Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry online at http://www.tkcabinetry.com, or on Instagram @timeless_kitchen_cabinetry.

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Aubern Mason, Artist

Leave a Comment / Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Projects, Historic Rehabilitation, Historic Restoration, Historical Aesthetics, historical integrity, historical interiors the inside counts too / By Danielle Keperling

On this week’s episode we spoke with Aubern Mason, an artist who has dedicated her career to historically accurate paint replication. Aubern discussed the intricacies involved in matching colors and styles when painting historic homes and buildings. You can find Aubern on Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy. If your historic property was damaged in the …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Barbara Pierce and CJ Hurley of CJ Hurley Century Arts

Leave a Comment / Historic Preservation / By Danielle Keperling

This week we spoke with Barbara Pierce and CJ Hurley of CJ Hurley Century Arts about the Arts and Crafts movement, preservation, and the joining of art and home.

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Josh Coleman and Mike Eenigenburg of Lancaster County Timber Frames Inc.

Leave a Comment / Architectural & Building Character, Greening your historic home, Historic Preservation, Uncategorized / By Danielle Keperling

Josh Coleman and Mike Eenigenburg of Lancaster County Timber Frames Inc. joined us this week to discuss their work in traditional building and timber framing, including hidden gems in historic work, and how to accurately restore or replace framing while adjusting to new codes and requirements. You can find Lancaster Timber Frames on their website. …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring John Lindtner of Building Preservation Services

Leave a Comment / Help for Historic Home Owners, help for historic homeowners, Historic Preservation, Historic preservation and restoration education, Local Preservation, Why Preservation Matters, Window Glass / By Danielle Keperling

This week we spoke with John Lindtner of Building Preservation Services about his journey from an MBA grad to a restoration specialist and the importance of preserving historic windows. You can find John on Facebook or his website, and contact him by phone at 302-983-4056 or by email at buildingpreservationservices@gmail.com.