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Historical Society executive director Elizabeth Martineau to step down – Los Alamos Reporter
HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS RELEASEThe Los Alamos Historical Society joins the long list of local nonprofits, along with the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, in the search for a new leader. Elizabeth Martineau will step down as…
Set designers from Emily in Paris and others take a look at the best places to source French…
For the popular Netflix series, Seibel had to hunt through the titular city for unique and rare pieces to help make the show shine. Having worked on the final two episodes of another location-focused show—sex and the city- she is an expert…
A fire consumes a historic building in downtown San Antonio overnight
A 139-year-old abandoned building in downtown San Antonio was on track to earn historic designation. Still, the historic building suffered critical damage when a fire engulfed the structure on the night of Wednesday, February 23. The San…
Budget pressures could impact Council verdict on San Jacinto warehouse
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Black History Month celebrations continue
Oakland will close Black History Month with the return of the in-person Black Joy Parade this Sunday, February 27.…
artnet: See images from a fantastically kaleidoscopic exhibition in Geneva that does away with old…
How to bring the story to life? The Geneva Museum of Art and History decided the best way was to bring in a stranger, inviting renowned art historian Jean-Hubert Martin to take a fresh look at its collection.…
WIDOW’S WALK NAMED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
(Editor's note: This article and photos originally appeared in Volume 13, Number 5, February 16, 1979, of The Sugarloaf & Rangeley Lakes Irregular and are reproduced here in their entirety. ©The Original Irregular)
STRATTON - The…
City delays vote on Brackenridge trees and will finish designs first
After weeks of vocal opposition from conservationists, the city of San Antonio has deferred seeking approval to remove several heritage trees in Brackenridge Park.
City officials announced via press release on Tuesday that they…
Utah’s housing needs are actually growing faster than the state. Here’s why and a…
A program offers a solution to Utah's lack of affordable housing.(Rachel Rydalch | The Salt Lake Tribune) Christina Oliver, Director of Housing and Community Development for Workforce Services, shares some remarks about apartments in Aspen…
Former 1860s blacksmith’s house converted into a “fairytale cottage” for sale
Jamie Wood often picks up horseshoe pieces while digging in his garden - a reminder of his Canterbury home's rich history as the original blacksmith's residence. After years of research, Wood has put together a comprehensive 11-page…
Stormy weather continues to force closures across the UK
After a weekend that saw Storm Eunice cross the UK and more bad weather as Storm Franklin brings high winds and flooding, museums and heritage attractions have been forced to close.
Among them is the Royal Navy Submarine…
Vision 2022: Community First – Jamestown | Vision
Story: Founded in 1798 by James Campbell, Jamestown was incorporated as…
Watch now: Sunday fire destroys home in historic Decatur | public safety
DECATUR – Decatur firefighters responded to a major structure fire early Sunday evening in what neighbors described as an abandoned home in the 200 block of North Monroe Street.Smoke and flames could be seen pouring from…
Olean School budget cuts are now official | News
OLEAN — Despite pleas from members of the Olean Teachers Association, students and community members, the…
Virginia Dulworth Obituary (1928 – 2022) – Lexington, KY
Virginia (Din) Obrecht Dulworth March 21, 1928 - February 15, 2022 Lexington, Kentucky - Virginia (Din) Obrecht Dulworth passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 15, 2022. Born Virginia Puckett Obrecht, Jr., on March 21, 1928,…
Black History 101 Mobile Museum scheduled for February 21 | News
The Office of Student Life and Diversity is hosting an exhibit during…
McEachin and Kaine support nomination of Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground as a National Historic…
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Owner Izek Shomof wants to turn the historic Sears building in Boyle Heights into a ‘life…
BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The owner of the Sears building in Boyle Heights has a drastic plan for a rebrand.The historic building dates back to the 1920s and has become a staple of Olympic Boulevard for the community. It closed…
Mayor’s budget plan cuts $615 million from homeless services as subway crackdown escalates
Service providers have urged the city to hire more workers to help move people out of shelters or public spaces and into permanent housing more quickly.
Michael Appleton/Mayor's Office of PhotographyOn Friday, Mayor Eric Adams…
Discovering the real treasures of Florida’s Treasure Coast
I like destinations that surprise. And although I've been to many beach towns on the east and west coast of Florida, this was my first visit to Florida's Treasure Coast. And it certainly won't be my last. Locals call it “Florida's…
The Night of Art and Writing returns to the UI Museum of Natural History
UI's Natural History Museum has reintroduced "Art & Write Night," a program that invites artists and writers into the space to use the museum as inspiration. Upon returning after COVID-19 related cancellations, Art & Write Night…
This St. Mary’s Strip bar is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The Alamo. The Gunter Hotel. The Brazen Monkey. These are just the names of a handful of buildings in San Antonio listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The latter is a popular bar on the St. Mary's Strip with a facade…
Curator divided on next steps for century-old home
Downtown Investors plans to demolish the house at 26 Wallace Street for parking. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
By JOHN T. WARD
Members of the Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission split Wednesday night over its next steps…
Hot Spots and Garden Seeds at SPL
Jeff GarretsonFebruary 16, 2022
From seeds to be sown this spring in the garden to piles of books and movies, the Salina Public Library continues to serve patrons with a mix of new and traditional choices to discover.
Library manager…
Washington County Historical Society Receives FACF Grant | Story
Julie Ashton takes history to the streets.As director of the Washington County Museum, Ashton knows the importance of preserving history for future generations.This may mean adapting to current times.So the Fort Calhoun…
Discolored vent pipes could be a sign of a household gas problem
There are several benefits to owning. You don't have noisy neighbors above or below you like you might live in an apartment. Plus, if the day comes when you decide to sell for whatever reason, you'll ideally get some of that money back…
GOP-controlled House passes bill to repeal landmark collective bargaining law for public service…
RICHMOND, Va. – “Stronger communities. A Better Bargain” — a coalition of unions collectively representing thousands of working families across Virginia — today condemned Republicans for pass an invoice of the House of Delegates that…
2 key lessons from Peloton’s bumpy pandemic ride
Jhe first sign for Peloton employees about to be laid off came when they couldn't log into certain work-related apps. A few hours later, on a Tuesday morning last week, thousands of people learned that they had indeed…
Goldsboro Museum sheds light on ‘rise and fall’ of once thriving all-black Seminole…
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida. – The Goldsboro Museum says it celebrates Black History Month every day of the year and this month it plans to highlight some of the stories that can be found in its catalog."It's the day the Ku Kux Klan kicked…
Cincinnati Museum to Loan Robert Henri Painting to LA’s Huntington Library After Losing Super…
There was a lot at stake last night at Super Bowl LVI, and not just for the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.
The Huntington California Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens have teamed up with the Cincinnati Art Museum…
Steveston Seafood House reinforces the historic village’s reputation as the best neighborhood…
There are many reasons why CBC fans voted Steveston as the best neighborhood in Metro Vancouver in 2020.The fishing pier, cool breezes from the Fraser River, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Garry Point Park, and a very walkable, small-town…
Threat of NYPL book burning: A decade of bureaucratic delays delays fire alarms
By Reuven Blau and Farah Javed, THE CITYFebruary 13, 2022 The most chilling story of the city's oldest library is a story of bureaucratic red tape delaying the installation of fire alarms for over a decade and counting. Find out what's…
Blacksburg plans to renovate historic Price House | Local News
BLACKSBURG — Much of it is spiritualized in a well-aged two-story house that sits almost inconspicuously in a neighborhood just east of downtown.Nearly two centuries old, the structure guarded by a white picket fence at 107…
Break the Alaskan winter with a trip south for Seattle Museum Month
Seattle Pinball Museum. (Photo by Alabastro Photography) I arrived a little late for the start of Seattle Museums Month, which lasted the whole month of February. Participating museums around Seattle and surrounding communities offer…
The Nebraska Who Tipped Its Hat To Texas And Built A City
When a heart attack killed Oscar Martin Carter in 1928, newspapers marked the millionaire's passing with statements of his wonderment.Financial assistant. Banker. City builder. Gold digger. Inventor. Dakota Cattle King. Texas Money…
3 historic landmarks in Williamsburg, Virginia
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February 12, 2022
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Plum Island plans to make decision, possible ‘mega donor’ on board
NORTH FORK, NY - Now is the time to start thinking about the next chapter of Plum Island.So said longtime Plum Island preservation advocates, discussing the issue during a virtual environmental roundtable hosted by New York State Senator…
M&A roundup: PKF O’Connor Davies and Ryan expand
Details: PKF O'Connor Davies, a Top 50 company based in New York, has acquired Simon, Tapper,…
Preservation Austin awards $27,500 to Austin restoration projects
In its first round of 2022 grants, Preservation Austin awarded a total of $27,500 to five projects, including the Roberts Clinic in East Austin, Cisco's Restaurant Bakery and Bar, and the 1940 Luther Hall Building.
The nonprofit…
A Venice coalition protests against the plan to permanently house the Biennale archives at the…
Venice is once again mired in protests, this time against plans by the organization behind the Venice Biennale to further occupy the city-owned historic Arsenale.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered last Sunday at the Arsenale for…
New Zealand is revising its outdated conservation laws. We need to find better ways to engage…
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Recently, Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan described…
Funds to help preserve veterans’ stories at Memorial Hall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Veteran's Memorial Hall and Museum in downtown Rockford is undergoing renovations.The building, located at 211 N. Main St. in downtown Rockford, opened to the public on June 3, 1903, when former President…
The Henry Ford Announces Partnership with Access Program for Low-Income Families, Museums for All –…
The Henry Ford has announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and administered by the Association of Children's Museums (ACM), to encourage people from…
Notes from the Voorheesville Library for Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Operation Donate: The Voorheesville Public Library will be accepting donations of personal care items from February 1 through the end of the month.
Some examples of items needed are: shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, disposable razors,…
Brunswick’s historic ‘Snoots House’ to be preserved with state grant | Story
A Brunswick home so old it even predates the name 'Brunswick' was…
House, Senate Democrats release $16 billion transportation package
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a 16-year, $16 billion transportation revenue package that is being spent on a variety of projects ranging from construction from new hybrid electric…
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Malcolm X’s home in Michigan is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Civil rights leader Malcolm X called many Michigan communities home in his lifetime — Lansing, Mason and Flint, to name a few. However, it was the house he lived in just outside of Detroit in Inkster that recently received historic…
Trump’s lies have taken over the GOP. Now what?
On Friday, the Republican National Committee officially declared the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which left at least five people dead and around 140 injured, to be "legitimate political speech."
In a two-page…
Historic residences to own in the Lake Geneva region | Local News
HAVE YOU WAITED FOR THAT PERFECT FARMETTE TO HAPPEN? IN A LARGE AREA ON 5 ACRES OR MORE? LOOK NO FURTHER! Zoned Ag This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has plenty of room to raise your family and have fun! Kitchen…
Black History Month Exhibits in Omaha Celebrate Doctors, Midwives, Artists and More | Arts and…
Stennis-Williams, author of three children's story books, said she did a lot of research for the exhibit, which runs until February 22. She also received assistance from the National Medical Association and other museums.Her grandmother,…
Stanton has a historic monastery
STANTON — The story of St. Joseph's Carmelite Monastery is a classic tale of the Old West, where the priests were about as hardy as anyone.Led by Father Anastase Peters, six members of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount…
Pompeii is transforming into a high-tech research center to study climate change and archaeological…
POMPEII, Italy—A thin band of smoke rises from the cone of Mount Vesuvius, a subtle warning that this supervolcano is still very much alive. A few miles up the flanks of the ancient ruins of Pompeii, a group of 55 experts wearing white…
Expand Your Horizons With These 8 Indoor Activities | Lifestyles
Master a new cooking crazeSometimes our cooking skills need a brush up, especially when new techniques and dishes gain popularity. Use the time indoors to master current trends like making the perfect charcuterie platter, fancy hot…
Smithsonian names first director of Museum of the Latin American
The National Museum of the Latin American, a new Smithsonian institution, is at least a decade away from opening. For now, he has no budget. No building. No collection. But it now has its first permanent director, Jorge Zamanillo."I'm…
The 7 Most Scenic Small Towns In North Carolina
North Carolina's generally mild climate is perfect for year-round outdoor activities. Complete with mountain views and a coastal…
Wright Opera House Receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation | Culture &…
The elegant and imposing Wright Opera House has been a mainstay of downtown Ouray for over a century.…
Black History Month Events | Evansville Living Magazine
Officially recognized by the United States government in 1976, Black History Month is a national commemoration of the notable contributions Black Americans have made to United States history. Each February, museums, universities and…
The historic theater that served as the focal point for civil rights in Durham celebrates its 96th…
DURHAM, NC (WTVD) -- The Carolina Theater in Durham turns 96 on Wednesday.The theater opened on February 2, 1926 as Durham Auditorium and has hosted many different community events. It was the only theater in Durham to admit African…
Historic Mesquite building moves to new location
By BOBBIE GREEN
Progress
Experts move the historic Mesquite Relief Society house, in one piece, to a new location across the street as members of the Hughes family, who once resided in the old house, monitor the process. PHOTO BY BOBBIE…
Opening of a new traveling exhibition at the Weirton Museum | News, Sports, Jobs
Craig Howell TRAVELING EXHIBITION — “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a traveling exhibition presented in Weirton in cooperation with the Museums on Main Street program of the Smithsonian Institute…
Chattanooga, true story of Choo Choo
The recent announcement that the Chattanooga Read House Hotel had reached its 150th year of operation inspired this story. Mention has been made of several world-class personalities who had spent at least one night there - perhaps…
A proclamation on National Black History Month, 2022
Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that black history is American history, black culture is American culture, and black stories are essential to America's continuing…
Region Three Private Sector Inc Satisfied with Budget
Dear Editor,The private sector at Region Three Inc. (R3PSInc) is extremely pleased with the sector investments outlined in the $553 billion PPP/C budget and is also impressed with the push for a low-carbon economy and the measures described…
Delco Department of Records and Archives searches for historical markers – Delco Times
MEDIA - The Delaware County Department of Records and Archives and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Blue Star Memorial Highway Program is seeking information regarding two Blue Star markers purchased on February 18, 1948 for the media. The…
Saginaw’s arts community celebrates Black History Month with these exhibits
SAGINAW, MI — Several new exhibits are coming to two Saginaw County art museums in February, Black History Month.Art and history buffs, be sure to check them out while they're here:Saginaw Art MuseumThree new exhibits open at the Saginaw…
Appeal filed against site plans for downtown Bozeman development | City
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Selected operator for a historic teahouse in Yoho
Parks Canada administers one of the finest and largest systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. National historic sites reflect Canada's rich and varied heritage and provide Canadians with the opportunity to learn…
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Don't miss Chester Arnold's artist studio tour live via Zoom from his Sonoma County studio!
Thursday February 17, 2022 at 12 noon!
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The retrospective exhibition…
Visitors flock to Barnard Castle and other historic sites in England | Heritage
The crumbling medieval fortress of Barnard Castle saw record numbers of visitors last year after gaining notoriety as Dominic Cummings' destination during a lockdown mission to test his eyesight.Visitors to the 12th century castle on the…
Biden pledges to appoint a black woman to the US Supreme Court by the end of February
Biden promises 'rigorous' search for Breyer's successorPresident wants Senate to 'act quickly' on nomineeWASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Thursday he plans to name a black woman by the end of February to replace…
Walker to Return as Acting City Planner – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper
NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson recommended Tuesday that the council of aldermen hire a former Natchez town planner on an interim basis to fill the same position, which was vacated recently by Riccardo Giani.
Philip…
Fresh&co opens Connecticut’s first restaurant at Stamford’s Atlantic Station
STAMFORD — Fast-casual restaurant group Fresh&co has announced plans to open its first Connecticut location this year at the downtown Atlantic Station complex.It will occupy 2,860 square feet in the east tower of Atlantic Station at 355…
Historic Chart House Inn on Clarke Street sells for $1.7 million
Hogan Associates announced on Wednesday the sale, on January 21, 2022, of The Chart House Inn at 16 Clarke Street in Newport, RI, a historic 9-room inn located adjacent to Washington Square. The property sold…
Zimbabwe: Growing economic sectors to drive demand for real estate
Old Mutual Securities (OMSEC), a unit of Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited, says players in the real estate sector that can adapt and provide properties that can meet the specialist needs of growing sectors of the economy are expected to…
West New York plans park upgrades throughout 2022 and 2023
1 / 4 A rendering of the planned playground for Washington Park in Western New York. 2 / 4 West New York's plan for Washington Park. 3 / 4 Weigand Park renovation plans are planned for the coming year. 4 / 4…
Take a virtual tour of the historic buildings of the Highland Folk Museum without leaving your chair
The historic Blackhouse at the Highland Folk Museum.A new series of virtual tours around the historic buildings of the Highland Folk Museum has just been launched.The Newtonmore attraction has created a series of 360-degree digital tours!-->…