Salem’s Old Jail Comes to Life
Say “Salem, Massachusetts,” and of course, the Salem Witch Trials springs to mind. There are ample reasons to think Salem might have some wronged spirits still haunting the place. And among those inclined to think so, the Old Salem Jail had the reputation for being...
How I Met Your Mother: "Architect of Destruction"
Ted becomes conflicted about pursuing his dream job of designing the new GNB headquarters after meeting a girl who's passionate about saving the landmark building that is being torn down to make room for it. Watch the preservation-minded episode of this hit TV show...
National Preservation Conference Runs from Oct 27-30, 2010 in Austin, Texas
The National Preservation Conference—the premier gathering of its kind in the country, attracting nearly 2,000 attendees—will feature speeches by former First Lady Laura Bush and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, as well as nearly 100 education and field sessions, many...
Girl Scouts earn new historic preservation patch
Independence, MO — “Have you ever been in a mansion before?” Junior Service League of Independence President Jaime Matthews asked more than 80 Girl Scouts Saturday morning. “No!” shouted the mostly 7- and 8-year-old girls in reply as they stood before the Vaile...
Oldest Farmhouse in Colonie Gets Second Chance
The oldest farmhouse in Colonie has been given a second chance thanks to Albany County Airport Authority. In 2003, the Airport Authority hired a historic preservation consultant to study and report on the condition of the Ebenezer Hills Jr. farmhouse, whose namesake...
President Obama Talks Preservation at Gathering on Jobs & Economy
Yesterday afternoon, one of our colleagues – Wendy Nicholas, director of the Northeast Office in Boston – had an opportunity to speak to President Barack Obama about historic preservation. At a small gathering about jobs and the economy hosted by her brother and...