Celebrating National Preservation Month: A Tribute to America's Historic Homes and Places
Did you know that May is National Preservation Month? The National Trust for Historic Preservation has declared this year's theme as "celebrating America's treasures" to bring awareness to the preservation of "irreplaceable and tangible reminders of our roots." To honor this important month, Old House Web salutes the historic home as a significant place that has contributed to the American experience. Visit select homes and other historic landmarks by reading through our various tours, videos, and images.
Brooklyn Brownstone Preservation Victory: One Year Later
Four brownstones on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn were nearly destroyed in 2010 when a load-bearing cellar wall crumbled. Through quick, emergency intervention they were saved. A year later, construction continues.
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