Meet the Blogger: Carla Bruni of “The Green Preservationist”
January 8, 2010 by Bethany Frank
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Carla Bruni is an historic preservationist, architectural historian, soon-to-be energy rater, and neurotic volunteer, and in this Heritage Blogger profile, she discusses how she combines her passions to create a hospitable environment to discuss preservation-related ideas in her blog, The Green Preservationist. Carla hopes to bridge the gap between historic preservationists and green building advocates…one [...]
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John Leeke Preservation Trades V-log: Fort Lowell Adobe Ruins "Gringo Blocks"
In this installment of his video log, John Leeke takes us to Fort Lowell in Tuscon, Arizona where he speaks with Simon Herbert about Adobe contruction methods. Specifically, they examine “gringo blocks” as a building device. More to come …
A facelift, an auction and an award for most likely to survive a fire
By Kevin Clarkston
A facelift, an auction and an award for most likely to survive a fire are in order for three buildings featuring historic architecture.
Judge urges Nov. 7 resolution in Gettysburg Cyclorama dispute
According to the Gettysburg Times, Judge Alan Kay has told the Recent Past Preservation Network and National Park Service officials to discuss a possible relocation agreement for the old Gettysburg Clyclorama. The park planned to demolish the building in mid-December.
John Leeke Preservation Trades V-log: Timber Repair
A hearty welcome to John Leeke of Historic HomeWorks as he joins Voices of the Past’s “staff” of video bloggers. John’s main interest is “helping people understand and maintain their older and historic buildings.” In this entry, he speaks to Paul Marlowe of Marlowe Restorations in Connecticut about proper repair methods. Then, we’re treated to [...]
Preservation Today Netcast: Iowa Floods, Blogging Museums, Safety on the Net
Welcome to the first edition of the Voices of the Past netcast. If you’re looking to view the netcast in its entireity, just click “read more” and then click on the “Voices of the Past” icon. You will also find a summary of topics covered in the August 2008 episode of the Voices of the Past netcast as well as relevant links on the web.
