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U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history

Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's cr...

New ordinance aims to protect Fort Scott history

Fort Scott City Commissioner Matthew Wells addressed community concerns regarding a historic preservation ordinance designed to prevent demolition by neglect.

Harrison County History Hop hopes to gain supporters for levy

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Historic Preservation Alliance for Harrison County is bringing the community together for a History Hop on Friday and Saturday, with hopes that it sp...

Historic Jersey City Homes Tied to Black History Could Gain New Protections

Jersey City is taking steps to preserve overlooked Black history sites, including the home of its first Black schoolteacher and the city's last known surviving Underground Railroad...

A New Lens on Modern Heritage: ArchDaily Partners with World Monuments Fund

What makes a building worth preserving? Age is the most common answer, but not always the best one. A building from the 1950s or 70s may carry as much historical significance as a...

Appalachian Discovery Summit focuses on preserving West Virginia’s historic sites

Historians, conservationists and community leaders gathered on Thursday at the Rail Yard Event and Conference Center in Elkins to collaborate on actionable strategies to preserve W...

Monday, September 14, 2026 — Shifting preservation policies pose risks to Native history

A proposed overhaul of the federal process that protects cultural heritage sites and resources is fueling considerable pushback from tribes. They are concerned about how recommende...

Rush to cut permitting red tape runs into law to protect America's historic sites

The federal law designed to protect the nation's cultural and historical sites turns 60 on Thursday, but it may not survive beyond its diamond jubilee.

Why Edinburgh's historic cultural buildings need to be places we use, not just places we preserve

The most successful restorations rarely end at preservation. For those of us working with historic structures, the more difficult and ultimately more valuable challenge is to under...

Historic Fort Worth Announces 2026 Cantey Lecture and Preservation Awards

Bradford C. Patterson to present “Effective Preservation in Challenging Times” on October 21Historic Fort Worth, Inc. will present the 2026 Cantey Lecture and Preservation Awards o...

Demolition of historic properties in Lexington's Aylesford neighborhood sparks preservation debate

Core Spaces is demolishing historic Lexington properties for student housing, drawing concern from the Bluegrass Trust.

Decorator Showhouse Transforms Historic Ellicott City Property

The event is a fundraiser to support local preservationist efforts. Read More

How Hoboken Saved Its Tenements and Transformed the City

Long before Hoboken became one of New Jersey’s most desirable cities, an ambitious rehabilitation program helped rescue its aging tenements while allowing existing residents to rem...

From Endangered to Reborn: The Lucy Tops Out in Jersey City

The former St. Lucy’s Church was once one of New Jersey’s most endangered historic properties but is now well on its way to becoming a 24-story residential complex that preserves a...

Reviving Huizhou: Digital Guardians of Ancient Architecture

Group preserving historic home site areas at Bays Mountain

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Bays Mountain Park Association, also known as Friends of Bays, is working to preserve the history of the people who used to live on the mountain. Bren...

Quapaw Nation seeks burial sites for historic preservation

The Quapaw Historic Preservation Program is seeking family cemeteries and individual burial sites to protect and preserve historical information for future generations.

Toledo eyes landmark designations for more than 100 buildings

Toledo City Council plans to work its way through a list of nearly 150 buildings and designate them as local landmarks — a status that would prevent exterior changes without approv...

Joplin seeks historical designation for North Heights neighborhood

JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin’s North Heights neighborhood could eventually gain national historic status, opening the door to tax credits and grant opportunities for property owners.The ci...

140-year-old east Austin house receives historic designation, against owner's wishes

Last week, a more than 140-year-old house in east Austin was saved from demolition and instead received a historic designation. This happened against the owner's wishes.

After demolition threats and multiple moves, Santa Monica's 1897 shotgun house found a new purpose

Santa Monica's last intact shotgun house, built in 1897, faced demolition and several moves. Community efforts and preservation groups saved the structure from disappearing entirel...

Town of Bath National Historic District shrinks by 14 buildings due to fire, alterations & disrepair

by Lisa Schauer More than a dozen contributing buildings within Bath’s historic district have been lost since the town was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 2...

Priceless history: Graduates secure the memories of a closed campus

A network of graduates takes matters into its own hands to protect over a century of history.

A piece of Divisoria’s history: Cultural group calls for landmark’s preservation

A cultural organization appealed for the preservation of an Art Deco landmark in Divisoria, Manila, which was reportedly slapped with a final demolition order. Renacimiento Manila...