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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Marc Jamieson of Heather and Little

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Marc Jamieson of Ontario, Canada based Heather & Little, a family owned custom metal fabrication business. Marc started with the family business as a child and learned the ins and outs  as he grew up, now Marc’s son is starting his sheet metal …

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‘Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Author Michael Olmert, Kitchens, “Smokehouses, and Privies: Outbuildings and the Architecture of Daily Life in the Eighteenth-Century Mid-Atlantic”

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with author Michael Olmert about his book Kitchens, Smokehouses, and Privies: Outbuildings and the Architecture of Daily Life in the Eighteenth-Century Mid-Atlantic.  Michael explained how by looking at buildings, we can discover clues about every day life from when they were used.  We also …

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Practical Preservation Podcast with Kelly Parks, Realtor at Paris Gibson Realty

On this week’s episode, we spoke with Kelly Parks, realtor at Paris Gibson Realty in Montana, specializing in historic farms, ranches, and estates. We discussed Kelly’s experience with her historic homes, and her advocacy for historic spaces in Montana and across the country. We also discussed positive trends in preservation and why we shouldn’t be …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Author Marc Howard Ross

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with author Marc Howard Ross about his book Slavery in the North: Forgetting History and Recovering Memory.  Marc told us about his research and how how got interested in learning about how America chooses to document, or forget, history.  You can contact Marc via email …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring John Phillips of Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser Architectural Glass

On this week’s episode Danielle spoke with John Phillips of Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser Architectural Glass, Inc about the modernization of stained glass preservation and why educating customers is critical. You can find more information about Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser Architectural Glass, Inc. on their website at: https://stained-glass-window.us. 

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Mindy Crawford of Preservation Pennsylvania

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Mindy Crawford, Executive Director of Preservation Pennsylvania. We discussed the role of the preservation office and the importance of local advocacy in protecting historic buildings.   You can find more information on Preservation Pennsylvania and membership opportunities on their website. 

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Rory Brennan of Plaster Magic

Rory Brennan of Plaster Magic joined the podcast today to discuss his unique products and why repairing is often a better (and easier!) option than replacing, especially when it comes to plaster.   You can find Plaster Magic products on their website: https://plastermagic.com, and you can contact the office via email at info@plastermagic.com, or by phone …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Sarah Marsom, Heritage Resource Consultant

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Sarah Marsom, Heritage Resource Consultant. We discussed how changes in communication during the pandemic have opened up resources to those who may not have been able to access them before and why inclusive storytelling is important to preservation. We also discussed the importance of salary …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Alyssa Frystak of PlaceEconomics

On this week’s episode, we spoke with Alyssa Frystak of PlaceEconomics about the benefits of deconstruction, and how data can be used to preserve historic neighborhoods and affordable housing. You can find Ms. Frystak’s recent papers on these topics on the PlaceEconomics website at: https://www.placeeconomics.com. There, you will also be able to find the Weekend …

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