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, …
LABOR DAY – although it was yesterday, we feel it’s timely to discuss it. Now known as the unofficial end of Summer, a time for store sales, or an extra long weekend for some. But the history and meaning behind the day represent the struggles of laborers in the American workforce, and collective issues that …
LABOR DAY: Preserving its meaning, sustaining our workforce Read More »
A few months ago I came across an article from DWM Magazine (DWM = Door and Window Market) about a lawsuit filed on Oklahoma against Pella Corp by a homeowner that alleged the Architect Series windows have design and manufacturing defects as result they are leaking and causing premature wood rot and damage. You can …
Design Defect Allegations lead to Replacement Window Lawsuit Read More »
PRESERVATIONIST VS. REVISIONIST HISTORY, REVISITED. It’s been awhile since we specifically addressed this topic, but given current circumstances, it bears repeating, albeit updated to current events. “History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.” -Maya Angelou -Defaced Robert E. Lee Monument, Richmond, Virginia. Image …
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South Carolina Senate Chamber Portrait of Ann Pamela Cunningham, The “Founding Mother” of Historic Preservation. Photo credit South Carolina Legislature. Many women and men have contributed so much to the field of historic preservation in America. However, as is too often the case, the role of many women has been hidden in …
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For the Love of Love: Compromising Historical Integrity Read More »
Preservation Pennsylvania has released their “Pennsylvania At-Risk: Twenty-Year Retrospective of Pennsylvania’s Endangered Historic Properties, Where Are They Now” edition. It’s a fascinating look at preservation in action and we’ll be posting a look at each property in a series of posts over the next several months. INTRODUCTION Preservation Pennsylvania established the annual Pennsylvania At Risk list in …
Preserving Pennsylania: A Journey Through the Last 20 Years, Part 18 Read More »
This post is a guest post by Ken Roginski – you can learn more about him and his consulting services on his website Old House Guy Hatred for Victorian Homes in 1927 The Roaring Twenties introduced us to flappers and a new lifestyle for a new generation. Times were moving faster and people welcomed …
Kitchens are more than just a place to cook our food. They are usually one of the main family living areas where we gather, commune, play, break bread with family and friends, and sometimes even work with laptop and files plopped on the table so we are sure to stay abreast of all the …
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