Articles
A Lesson In History
St. Louis County Parks is in the process of moving and reconstructing a significant building to the Historic Village at Faust Park. This year marks the 129th anniversary of Missouri’s oldest-surviving, one-room schoolhouse.
Revamping A Comfort Station
Within one of the most diverse ZIP codes in Seattle, Wash., Brighton Playfield sits between a public middle school and a residential neighborhood, serving as a hub for students, neighbors, and community groups. Allied8 was hired by Seattle Parks & Recreation to renovate the existing comfort station, a classic brick structure built in 1923, which included an office and storage.
Rich With History
At the center of what was once Santa Monica’s fabled Gold Coast, the Annenberg Community Beach House traces its roots to the 1920s when newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst built an opulent
Bringing Historic Fort Worden Into The Future:
Home to arts and humanities programming since 1972, the turn-of-the-century military Fort Worden has transitioned from a place aimed at war defenses into a world-class destination. However, the fort’s lineup
Preserving History
To an architect, historic preservation can mean upholding historically accurate designs and materials; to a building conservator, it might translate into securing period-correct furnishings
Lighthouse Preservation
Far north of the shining city lights lies a place where the water is clear and bright. In this place is housed a beacon that has guided mariners safely home for more than a century.
Making A Greenhouse "Greener"
When the Elmhurst Park District in Illinois began a $2.8-million renovation of Wilder Park Conservatory, the major challenge for the planners was blending a need for modern amenities with the desire for historical preservation.
Rewriting The Book Of Love
History is writing a second story for the 131-year-old Ellis barn in Oakland County, Mich. The family barn that housed award-winning Percheron horses and stored hay is now in high demand by brides and grooms.
Making Walls Talk
There were once hundreds of plantations dotting the landscape of South Carolina's Lowcountry. Today, few survive and even fewer provide the public with an opportunity to experience and learn about the complexity of life in the old South.
To Protect And Preserve
In the mid-1990s, the city of Avalon on beautiful Catalina Island off the southern California coastline had a serious dilemma: ТHow to upgrade the deteriorating downtown waterfront without losing its
Rich With History
At the center of what was once Santa Monica's fabled Gold Coast, the Annenberg Community Beach House traces its roots to the 1920s when newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst built an opulent seaside