Historic Preservation

Dayton Masonic Center Launches $20 Million Preservation Campaign

Dayton Masonic Center Launches $20 Million Preservation Campaign

The Dayton Masonic Center has launched a three-year, $20 million fundraising initiative to preserve the historic building and secure its future as a community hub through renovations, endowment funding, and new programs.

November 12, 2025
U.S. Energy Development Corp's Historic Armour Building Receives Preservation Award

U.S. Energy Development Corp's Historic Armour Building Receives Preservation Award

U.S. Energy Development Corporation's headquarters in the Fort Worth Stockyards received a historic preservation award, highlighting how corporate investment in architectural heritage supports urban revitalization and economic continuity.

October 23, 2025
Historic Comfort, Texas Landmark Restoration Showcases Community Resilience in Hill Country

Historic Comfort, Texas Landmark Restoration Showcases Community Resilience in Hill Country

The re-release of Building Texas Show's Comfort episode highlights how the restoration of The Ingenhuett on High represents the town's enduring community spirit and economic revitalization in the Texas Hill Country.

October 20, 2025
Historic Hotel Giles Showcased as Symbol of Texas Hill Country Community Preservation

Historic Hotel Giles Showcased as Symbol of Texas Hill Country Community Preservation

The Building Texas Show highlights Hotel Giles as a heritage property that balances historic preservation with community building in Comfort, Texas, demonstrating how historic properties can drive local economic and cultural vitality.

October 20, 2025
Past Lane Travels Releases Historic Destination Guide for America's 250th Anniversary

Past Lane Travels Releases Historic Destination Guide for America's 250th Anniversary

Past Lane Travels has published '250 Places to Visit for the 250th,' a comprehensive guide highlighting historic destinations to help travelers connect with American history during the countdown to the nation's semiquincentennial celebration.

October 16, 2025
Historic A. Aubrey Bodine Photography Archive Offers Window Into Maryland's Architectural Heritage

Historic A. Aubrey Bodine Photography Archive Offers Window Into Maryland's Architectural Heritage

The extensive digital archive of renowned pictorial photographer A. Aubrey Bodine provides valuable documentation of Maryland's architectural evolution and represents an important cultural resource for understanding mid-20th century American photography.

September 23, 2025
Historic Stranahan House Museum Launches $3.3 Million Transformation to Revitalize Fort Lauderdale's Cultural Hub

Historic Stranahan House Museum Launches $3.3 Million Transformation to Revitalize Fort Lauderdale's Cultural Hub

The Historic Stranahan House Museum's $3.3 million capital campaign marks a significant investment in preserving Fort Lauderdale's heritage while creating modern educational and community spaces that will serve residents and visitors for generations.

September 19, 2025
Historic Augusta Marks 60 Years with Benefit Auction to Preserve Architectural Heritage

Historic Augusta Marks 60 Years with Benefit Auction to Preserve Architectural Heritage

Historic Augusta's 60th anniversary benefit auction on September 18, 2025, raises crucial funds for preserving the city's architectural and cultural legacy through community support and corporate sponsorship.

August 21, 2025
Annapolis Main Street Remodeling Proposal Highlights A. Aubrey Bodine's Legacy

Annapolis Main Street Remodeling Proposal Highlights A. Aubrey Bodine's Legacy

The proposal to remodel Annapolis's Main Street, retaining its historic buildings while aligning with the city's unique atmosphere, underscores the enduring influence of photographer A. Aubrey Bodine's work.

August 11, 2025
Avon Theatre Embarks on Major Renovation to Preserve Legacy and Enhance Community Engagement

Avon Theatre Embarks on Major Renovation to Preserve Legacy and Enhance Community Engagement

The Avon Theatre in Stamford, CT, launches a capital campaign for a significant renovation aimed at preserving its historic charm while upgrading to meet modern standards, ensuring its role as a cultural hub for future generations.

July 24, 2025
Hampton House (1948) Photograph Marks End of an Era for Ridgely Family

Hampton House (1948) Photograph Marks End of an Era for Ridgely Family

The departure of Mr. and Mrs. John Ridgely from Hampton, their family home for 158 years, now a federally owned public monument, is captured in a photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine, highlighting the intersection of personal history and public heritage.

July 7, 2025