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The Historic Places Behind 2017’s Oscar-Nominated Films

February 23, 2017

Explore the historic locations and settings behind a few of the films featured at the 89th Academy Awards.

https://savingplaces.org/stories/historic-places-behind-2017-oscar-nominated-films#.WOVk6bGZMsn

Behind The Scenes Of The Historic Town Where “The Walking Dead” Is Filmed

February 8, 2017

The next season of AMC's "The Walking Dead" airs on Sunday, February 12. We offer a look into the historic Georgia town that serves as its set.

https://savingplaces.org/stories/behind-the-scenes-of-the-historic-town-where-the-walking-dead-is-filmed#.WOVlSrGZMsl

The Couple Who Saved China’s Ancient Architectural Treasures Before They Were Lost Forever

January 1, 2017

As the nation teetered on the brink of war in the 1930s, two Western-educated thinkers struck out for the hinterlands to save their country's riches.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lovers-shanxi-saved-chinas-ancient-architectural-treasures-before-lost-forever-180961424/

House of black gold

December 8, 2016

The Clarke Estate was a testament to progressive Southern Californian ideals, until it was obscured by an oil field.

http://la.curbed.com/2016/12/8/13824608/irving-gill-clarke-estate-los-angeles-architecture

6 Tips to Document Historic Details Before They Disappear

December 6, 2016

Documenting architectural details is essential to ensuring the long-term preservation of any historic structure. Here are six tips for how to do it right.

https://savingplaces.org/stories/6-tips-to-document-historic-details-before-they-disappear#.WOViL7GZMsl

15 historic villages that take you back in time

December 2, 2016

A global survey showcasing the beauty of traditional architecture.

http://www.curbed.com/2016/12/2/13818078/architecture-preservation-historic-village-heritage

Behold This Huge Interactive Map of D.C.’s Historic Buildings

December 1, 2016

It took the city’s office of historic preservation more than 15 years to make, covers 127,000 buildings, and it’s still not quite finished.

http://www.citylab.com/design/2016/12/interactive-map-of-dc-historic-buildings/509360/

Little-known artist colony helps redefine concept of preservation

November 27, 2016

It’s the sort of place that until recently would have been torn down, consigned to memories.

http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Preserving-old-art-colony-in-the-woods-as-a-10638986.php#photo-11856374

Inside Hawaii’s modernist masterpieces

November 21, 2016

Architect Val Ossipoff was a pioneer on the islands, but his work isn’t widely known on the mainland.

http://www.curbed.com/2016/11/21/13679982/hawaii-modern-architecture-val-ossipoff

The Enduring Power of Soviet Architecture

November 20, 2016

We look at several iconic Soviet structures, from skyscrapers to workers’ clubs to an unbuilt ode to Marx.

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-the-icons-of-communist-architecture

The U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration is Complete

November 15, 2016

The renovations to the U.S. Capitol dome and rotunda have been successfully completed as part of the two-and-a-half-year-long Capitol Dome Restoration Project.

http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/the-us-capitol-dome-restoration-is-complete_o

‘Communitism’ Aims to Restore a Historic Athens Neighborhood

November 15, 2016

A community-led approach to historic restoration focuses on crumbling 19th century buildings.

http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2016/11/athens-greece-historic-houses-metaxourgeio-preservation-communitism/507602/