Historic Preservation Projects Archives

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 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 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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VETERANS DAY: Pennsylvania’s Preserved Military History

2 Comments / cultural assets, Cultural landscape, Federal Preservation, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Projects, Historic Restoration, History education, Museum, Preservation and Restoration Case Studies, Preservation and Sustainability, Preservation Conversations & Controversies, Preservation Education, Why Preservation Matters / By Danielle Keperling

VETERANS DAY – A day to honor those who served. This day has been observed in some form for a century, but preserved structures of all kinds – from memorials, to monuments, to buildings – provide tangible evidence of that observance, solidifying the impact of veterans’ actions in the conscious memory. Visiting these physical traces …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Sam McKelvey and Alice French of the Menokin Foundation

Leave a Comment / architectural salvage, coastal heritage, Colonial Architecture, cultural assets, Cultural landscape, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Projects, History education, House museums, Inclusivity, Maintaining Historic Buildings, Museum, Practical Preservation Podcast, Preservation and Restoration Case Studies, Preservation Conversations & Controversies, Preservation in the News, Salvaged materials, Saving a building, Slave History, Slave Houses, Slavery, Tradesman, Tradespeople / By Danielle Keperling

Sam McKelvey and Alice French – executive director and director of education – of the Menokin Foundation in Warsaw, VA, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss their preservation project, and the Foundation’s many services. We covered multiple topics, including: Sam and Alice’s respective backgrounds in history, preservation, and related fields, and how working at …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Steve Larson of Adelphi Paper Hangings

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Steve Larson, principal at Adelphi Paper Hangings, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss his work recreating historic block print wallpaper. We covered multiple topics, including: Steve’s background growing up with access to his father’s paint and wallpaper store, and his art school projects using wallpaper How a project on block print wallpaper at the …

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PRESERVATION MONTH PART 2: How to Preserve a Building

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There is even more great content here and it’s all available for members! Sign up for a membership to the Keperling Preservation Hub℠ and you’ll get instant access to: One on one consultation call Coffee Breaks: twice-a-month web meetings where we answer questions YOU and other members submit How-to Videos, Training Videos, and Coffee Break …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Rabbit Goody of Thistle Hill Weavers

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Rabbit Goody, owner, designer, and master weaver of Thistle Hill Weavers, joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss information about her background in weaving, and museum curation and consultation. We covered a multitude of topics including: Rabbit’s interwoven skill-sets and background, starting with her intuitive skills as a teen-aged weaver, and her academic backgrounds in …

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Labor Shortages and How They Affect Your Project

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Maintenance is Preservation

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