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Historic preservation law faces dual threats
Sixty years after the National Historic Preservation Act, advocates warn that federal changes and a Senate bill could strip protections from over 100,000 historic sites.
NPR · 4m
Federal agency ends consultation on Trump's arch near Arlington
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation says it is terminating required talks with Virginia and Washington, D.C., over the triumphal arch planned at the foot of Arlington Memorial Cemetery.
ABC News · 1m
Trump's arch plan moves ahead despite opposition
A federal advisory council ends consultations on Trump's 250-foot Triumphal Arch near Arlington, clearing the way for construction to begin.
BBC News · 1m
Preservationists Push for Englewood Mansion Landmark Status
Chicago preservation groups seek landmark status for 125-year-old O'Leary mansion to prevent demolition.
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m
Trump's arch becomes military complex
Trump's D.C. monument will now house drones and snipers, upending an already contentious approval process.
NPR · 2m
Shawmont Station Museum Plan
Philly's oldest train station may become a museum after city secures funding.
PhillyVoice · 1m
Kennedy Center's $250M Renovation Teaches Homeowners a Lesson
The debate over whether to repair or demolish the Kennedy Center reveals the decision-making framework that applies to any building, from mansions to modest homes.
Family Handyman · 2m
Chase wants to demolish a modernist masterpiece
A 47-year-old Evanston bank designed by a Mies van der Rohe protégé faces demolition unless the city landmarks it first.
Chicago Sun-Times · 3m
Jersey City's 100-year-old theater rises again
The Loew's Jersey Theatre reopens November 13 after a massive restoration that preserves its 1920s grandeur while adding modern performance capabilities.
Billboard · 2m
Trump's 250-foot arch will damage Arlington landscape
The administration admits the triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery will harm the historic site, but says the damage cannot be avoided.
ABC News · 2m
Trump's arch will be a military weapons complex
The president claims his new 250ft triumphal arch in DC will store ammunition and house sniper facilities.
the Guardian · 1m
Harley Clarke Mansion gets new life as community hub
Evanston's historic lakefront mansion will transform into an event space, restaurant, and beer hall under developer Celadon Partners.
Chicago Sun-Times · 3m
Ravinia's $38M Martin Theatre makeover begins
The 122-year-old Arts and Crafts landmark gets a complete restoration starting this October.
Chicago Sun-Times · 3m
A 646-square-foot Lisbon apartment feels grand
Designer Svetlana Vakhtina transformed a cramped historic apartment into a spacious-feeling rental by embracing its original bones and using smart spatial tricks.
domino · 2m
Annapolis wants more housing downtown. Residents want it left alone
A plan to end single-family zoning in historic downtown Annapolis has longtime residents fighting to protect the city's character.
The Banner · 2m
Melania Trump's case for White House design
The First Lady told 200 historic site leaders that the White House is a building that writes America's story.
Dallas Express · 1m