Preservation Points

Why a 16th-Century Italian Is a Key Influence on Today’s Architecture – Curbed

"Palladian," officially "of, relating to, or denoting the neoclassical style of Andrea Palladio," may not mean much to the common person, even though historians consider this 16th-century Italian one of, if not the most, influential architects in history.

San Francisco Exhibit Showcases World’s Fair Art – WSJ

One hundred years after the world’s fair in San Francisco, 200 works of art, many displayed at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, are back in an exhibit at the de Young museum.

The Long(ish) Read: Louis Sullivan Discusses the Tall Office, “Artistically Considered” | ArchDaily

The David & Gladys Wright House, Designed by Dad Frank Lloyd Wright, Now Saved | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Learn more about how the David & Gladys Wright House was saved from demolition.

It’s In the Details: Discovering the Full Potential of a Historic Site’s Museum Collections – Preservation Leadership Forum – A Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

A look at how the shared use model for historic sites impacts collections.

A Buffalo Case Study: Can Architecture Bring a City Back? – Curbed

In this edition of her monthly column, Lange hits the streets of Buffalo, New York, to analyze how urban and architectural renewal can bring a city back from the brink.

How to Apply for Grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Want funding for your preservation projects? Check out this Q&A to learn what's available in the National Trust Preservation Fund.

14 End of Summer Reads for the Preservation Buff | National Trust for Historic Preservation

This list of favorites -- new and classic alike -- on history, architecture and the power of place will complete your summer reads.

How I Look at Art as a Conservator | The Getty Iris

What is it like to be a panel paintings conservator?

Restoring Eileen Gray’s E-1027 | Architect Magazine | Historic Preservation, Arts and Culture, Architects, Paris, France, Le Corbusier

Gray's seaside retreat survived Le Corbusier's act of vandalism and decades of neglect. Now this midcentury icon shines again.

National Register Guide, Episode 7: Establishing Significance | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Episode Seven of our National Register Guide explains how to establish a property's significance.

Climate Change and Preservation: Where Do They Intersect? | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Stephanie Meeks discusses preservationists' responsibility to protect historic places in the face of climate change.