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Facade preservation in #Toronto.

#urbanplanning #historicpreservation

Happy Friday - #FireplaceFriday #EastCoastKin #architecture #design #historicpreservation #photography Frank Lloyd Wright, Hollyhock House. Hollywood, CA

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:atqnmkoefvspnrdxnxtg66br/post/3mks4nczuc223

#FireplaceFriday #photography #EastCoastKin #architecture #historicpreservation

A Well-Preserved Wood-Shingled House in Brooklyn Heights

A Donald Judd daybed on the ground floor where walls are taken down to the stone and lath.…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Artsanddesign #atrulyterrificnewyorklisting #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #BrooklynHeights #Collectors #Design #donaldjudd #Entertainment #federalstyle #historicpreservation #onthemarket #realestate #renovations #therealestate
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/602109/

A Well-Preserved Wood-Shingled House in Brooklyn Heights

A Donald Judd daybed on the ground floor where walls are taken down to the stone and lath.…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Artsanddesign #atrulyterrificnewyorklisting #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #BrooklynHeights #Collectors #Design #donaldjudd #Entertainment #federalstyle #historicpreservation #onthemarket #realestate #renovations #therealestate
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/602109/

🇫🇷 La porte de l'église Saint-Pierre à Godinne (BE). Sur le linteau entre la porte et la fenêtre on peut lire l'inscription (chronogramme) :
"Domus haec non litis ac vere pacis opus" 1768 (année de la fin de la construction de l'église).

« Ce travail n’est pas le résultat de disputes mais d’un vrai désir de paix »

🇬🇧 The door of Saint-Pierre church in Godinne (BE). On the lintel between the door and the window we can read the inscription (chronogram):
"Domus haec non litis ac vere pacis opus" 1768 (year of the completion of the building).

"This work is not the result of arguments but of a real desire for peace"

#doorsday #patrimoine #patrimoinehistorique #patrimoineReligieux #HistoricPreservation #Preservation #HistoricChurch

Westchester Community College, Historic Preservation Program - Students working to fulfill our program's field work requirement. He's repairing stonework on the over 200 year old Mission San Xavier Bac church in Tuscon, Arizona. This project was sponsored by the Mexican and U.S. governments. #architecture #historicpreservation

CT preservationists look to save a Civil War-era stone house

As contractors build houses closer and closer to …
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Berlin #artist #cementmill #connecticut #CTnews #Development #farm #farmer'scow #farmhouse #farmland #fundraiser #HartfordCourant #historicfarmhouse #historicpreservation #hudsonriverschool #kensington #landscapeartist #localnews #MaxImagePreview #nelsonaugustusmoore #raggedmountain #residentialdevelopment
https://www.europesays.com/germany/2815/

Пре два дана сам започео израду нове верзије сајта за чување културно-историјског наслеђа Панчева. Овога пута, пројекат се шири и визија је да овај сајт буде централни сајт за више градова. Објављиваћу свој напредак овде.

#localhistory #urbanhistory #builtheritage #historicpreservation #digitalheritage #serbia #pancevo #balkans #streetsofhistory #uliceistorije #улицеисторије #панчево #србија

Water tower wonders: Hungary’s tallest ‘Víztornyok’

Provided below is a working list of Hungary’s tallest water towers (víztornyok). These wondrous structures vary greatly in design based on the era they were built. They range from art nouveau of the 19th century, to socialist-era brutalism in the mid-20th century, to more recent post-modernism and high-tech styles.

As the included photos show, structurally and architecturally, the water towers may appear to resemble everything from castles and lighthouses to mushrooms and UFOs. Similar to elsewhere in Europe, a number of the older water towers that are no longer in use for their original intent have been adapted for other uses including as housing, offices, observation towers, a museum, and even amusement park purposes.

To remain consistent in the rankings, solely traditional/classic water tower designs were included in the list. More recent (post-WWII) rooftop water storage examples were not, other than the impressive Víztoronyház/Water Tower House in Budapest (see image below) for a comparison to the tallest water towers in the nation.

The translations are provided just below to help blogpost readers understand the Hungarian terms in the names and locations of the listed water towers. As more information is found/identified, the list will be updated accordingly.

Békét és jó szórakozást! (Peace and enjoy!)

Translations:

• Hegyi = hill
• Kert – garden
• Körút = boulevard
• Régi = old
• Sziget = island
• Tér = square
• Utca = street
• Víztornyok = water towers
• Víztorony = water tower

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1. *Kossuth Utca Víztorony* (1984): Budapest/Csepel = 70 m/229.7 feet

*Víztoronyház/Water Tower House (1973): Budapest = 70.9 m/232.6 feet

2-3. Szolnok Víztorony (1985): Szolnok and Ipoly Utca “Levi’s” Víztorony (1985): Kecskemét = 65 m/213.3 feet

4. Rókus Víztorony (1985): Szeged = 63 m/206.7 feet

5-6. Szeged Víztorony x 2 (1970/71): Szeged = 60.5 m/198.5 feet

7. Lakatos Utca Víztorony (1970s): Budapest = 60 m/196.9 feet

8. Margit-sziget (Margaret Island) Víztorony (1911): Budapest = 57 m/187 feet

9-11. Óbudai Gázgyár (Gas Works) Víztorony – tallest (1914): Budapest; Kiskunfélegyháza Víztorony (2015): Kiskunfélegyháza; and MÁVAG Telepi Víztorony (1909): Budapest = 56 m/183.7 feet

12. Orosháza Víztorony (1988): Orosháza = 52.15 m/171.1 feet

13-15. Szántó Kovács János Utca Víztorony (1960): Hódmezővásárhely and Tiszaújváros Víztorony (1966): Tiszaújváros; and Petőfi Utca “Coca Cola” Víztorony (1973): Nagykanizsa = 52 m/170.6 feet

Soviet-era Tiszaújváros Víztorony – Sources: Albert Péter via viztorony.hu

16. Szolnok Víztorony: Szolnok = 50.04 m/164.2 feet

17-19. Mosonmagyaróvár/Gulyás Utca Víztorony (1984): Mosonmagyaróvár; Győr Víztorony (1910): Győr; Orosháza Víztorony (1973): Orosháza; and Mezőtúr Víztorony: Mezőtúr = 50 m/164 feet

20. Aszód Víztorony: Aszód = 47.87 m/157.1 feet

21-22. Csokonai Utca Víztorony (1895): Budapest and Cegléd Víztorony (1960): Cegléd = 47 m/154.2 feet

23. Kállósemjén Víztorony: Kállósemjén = 46.6 m/152.9 feet

24-25. Szent István Tér Víztorony (1904): Szeged and Makó Víztorony (1966): Makó = 46 m/150.9 feet

26-30. Siofok Víztorony (1912): Siofok; Százhalombatta Víztorony: Százhalombatta; Győr Víztorony (1964): Győr; and Józsefváros Víztorony: Józsefváros – converted to an observation tower; and Kiskunhalas Víztorony (1962): Kiskunhalas = 45 m/147.6 feet

31. Debrecen Víztorony (1963): Debrecen = 44.55 m/146.2 feet

32. Budafok Víztorony (2008): Budapest = 42 m/137.8 feet

33. Ezsébet Liget Víztorony (1964): Győr = 40+ m/131.2 feet

34-35. Vásár Tér Víztorony (1974): Kunszentmiklós and Kurucz Körút Víztorony (1952): Kecskemét = 40 m/131.2 feet

36. Húsgyári Víztorony: Kapuvár ~ 40 m/131.2 feet

37. Tatai Utca Víztorony (1911): Budapest = 39 m/127.9 feet

38. Nagytétény Víztorony (1914): Budapest = 37.6 m/123.4 feet

39-41. Központi út Víztorony (1969): Budapest; Gyöngyös Víztorony (1926): Gyöngyös; and Göndöcs-kert Víztorony (1967): Gyula = 37 m/121.4 feet

42. Zalabaksa Víztorony (1973): Zalabaksa = 36.5 m/119.8 feet

43-45. Óbudai Gázgyár (Gas Works) Víztorony x 3 (1914): Budapest; Fertőszentmiklós Víztorony (1980): Fertőszentmiklós; and Eötvös Tér Víztorony (1910): Szolnok = 36 m/118.1 feet

46. Zánka Víztorony (1972): Zánka = 35+ m/114.8 feet

47-49. Győr Víztorony (1884): Győr; Kálvin Utca Víztorony: Kálvin; and Népliget Víztorony (1893): Budapest = 35 m/114.8 feet

50. Népliget Víztorony (1892): Budapest/Népliget ~ 35 m/114.8 feet

51. Dombóvár Víztorony (1959): Dombóvár = 34.19 m/112.2 feet

52. Nagyerdei Víztorony (1913): Debrecen = 34 m/111.5 feet

53. Kistarcsa Víztorony (1974): Kistarcsa = 33.5 m/109.9 feet

54. Pécs Víztorony (1926): Pécs = 33.17 m/108.8 feet

55. Svábhegy Víztorony (1913): Budapest = 33 m/108.3 feet

56. Egyetemi (University) Víztorony (1958): Gödöllő = 32 m/105 feet

57. Pacsa Víztorony (1973): Pacsa = 31.5 m/103.3 feet

58-59. Kisújszállás Víztorony (1970s/80s): Kisújszállás and Régi Víztorony (1927): Nagykanizsa = 31 m/101.7 feet

60. Nagykanizsa Víztorony (1927): Nagykanizsa = 30.3 m/99.4 feet

61-63. Székesfehérvár Víztorony (1981): Székesfehérvár; Lajosmizse Víztorony (1967): Lajosmizse; and Felsőszentiván Víztorony (1870): Felsőszentiván = 30 m/98.4 feet

64. Oroszlány Víztorony (1963): Oroszlány = 29 m/95.1 feet

65. Demecser Víztorony (1918): Demecser = 28 m/91.9 feet

66-69. Újpest Víztorony (1912): Budapest; Ó-Mátyásföld Víztorony (1914): Budapest – now residential; Szolnok Víztorony (1900): Szolnok; and Kolozsvári Utca Víztorony (1929): Kolozsvári = 27 m/88.6 feet

70. Aszód Víztorony (1960): Aszód = 26.8 m/87.9 feet

71. Szentes Víztorony: Szentes = 26.75 m/97.8 feet

72. Peremarton Víztorony (1923): Peremarton = 25 m/82 feet

73. Soroksár Víztorony (~1955): Budapest ~25 m/82 feet

74-75. Balatonkiliti Víztorony (1973): Siófok and Haraszt-Hegyi Víztorony (1960s): Oroszlány= 24 m/78.7 feet

76. Palotabozsok Víztorony (1950): Palotabozsok = 23 m/75.5 feet

77. Víztorony Köz (1895): Budapest = 22 m/72.2 feet

78. Debrecen Víztorony (1913): Debrecen = 20 m/65.6 feet

79. Kaposújlak Víztorony (1885): Kaposújlak = 15 m/49.2 feet

80. Szombathely Víztorony (1898): Szombathely = 14 m/45.9 feet

81. Orosháza Víztorony (1937): Orosháza = 10 m/32.8 feet – now a museum

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More information needed:

• Abony
• Ács
• Ajka
• Algyő Víztorony
• Alsónyék
• Alsózsolca (1910);
• Alsóörs
• Ambrozfalva
• Aszod
• Aszód old
• Bábolna
• Bábolna
• Bag
• Bagod
• Baja
• Baja (mushroom)
• Baks
• Baksa
• Balassagyarmat
• Balassagyarmat 2
• Balástya
• Balatonboglár
• Balatonkenese
• Balatonalmádi
• Balatonszentgyörgy (1889)
• Balatonszéplak
• Balassagyarmat (1870)
• Balotaszállás
• Bátonyterenye
• Békés
• Belcsény
• Bercsényi Utca (1962): Kiskunfélegyháza
• Budapest ? x 2 (1901):
• Budapest Ártér Utca x 2
• Budapest, Dűlő Utca (1981):
• Budapest, Háros Utca
• Budapest, Háros Utca 2
• Budatétény Víztorony: Budapest/Nagytétény
• Buttoned
• City land
• Csanády Tér: Hajdúszoboszló
• Csólyospálos
• Csorvás – guyed
• Csorvás – sphere
• Csorvás – sphere
• Csorvás old
• Csurgó
• Dévaványa
• Dobó Katica Utca Víztorony: Gyál – striped
• Edelény
• ??Emelt Víztorony: = 43.7 m/
• Ercsi
• Ercsi 2
• Erzsébettelepi Víztorony (1922): Budapest
• Ferencvárosi Víztorony: Budapest
• Gödöllő Víztorony (1925): Gödöllő
• Harta/Állápuszta National Penitentiary
• Hajdúböszörmény
• Hódmezővásárhely
• Ikervár (1973)
• Istvántelek Víztorony North: Budapest
• Istvántelek Víztorony South: Budapest
• Kaba
• Kápolna Utca (1900): Dunakeszi
• Karád
• Kecskemét
• Keszthely (1926):
• Kétútköz
• Kiskunmajsa
• Kiskunlacháza
• Kistarcsa (1913):
• Kömpöc
• Központi Utca Víztorony Budapest/Csepel
• Kossuth Lajos Utca: Újkígyós
• Közvágóhíd: Budapest
• Kutas
• Luppa Sziget (1932)
• Makó
• Martfü, Heineken Hungary
• Mernye
• Mezőkövesd
• Mindszent (2024)
• Mosonmagyaróvár
• Mosonmagyaróvár 2
• Nádasdladány
• Nagyrécse
• Óbudai Gázgyár Víztorony: Budapest
• Oroszlány Víztorony
• Orosháza Víztorony (1925): Orosháza – looks like a lighthouse
• Orosháza 3
• Péteri Major Víztorony: Budapest
• Péteri Pomáz, Víztorony Utca
• Püspökladány (1954)
• Rácalmás
• Rém
• Sárbogárd
• Sarkad
• Sárszentlőrinc
• Sertésközvágóhíd Víztorony (1902): Budapest
• Shipyard Sziget: Budapest
• Soroksári Utca x 2 : Budapest
• Szabadkai út – Kamaraerdei út Víztorony (2008): Budapest
• Szank
• Szolnok Old
• Szolnok #3
• Szolnok #4
• Szolnok (mushroom design)
• Tatabánya (1932)
• Tihany Víztorony
• Tisza Utca: Dunakeszi
• Tiszalök, Váci Mihály Utca
• Tiszaszőlős
• Toldi Utca (2024): Dunakeszi
• Torony Tér (~1970): Kapuvár
• Vác
• Vác 2
• Vác 3
• Vecsés (1974)
• Vésztő
• Visonta (~1966)
• Víztorony Utca: Budapest – now offices
• Víztoronyház (Water Tower House) (1975)
• Watertower Budapest 21 (Csepel)

SOURCES:

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Federal court halts Trump ballroom after historic White House damage

https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/trump-watch/federal-court-halts-trump-ballroom/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/845373/ First Aid for Endangered Heritage: An Interview with Ambulance for Monuments #AmbulanceForMonuments #ArchDailyNextPractices #ArchDailyNextPractices2025 #ArchitecturalHeritage #ArchitecturalPreservation #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #CulturalHeritage #Design #Entertainment #Europe #heritage #HeritageRestoration #HeritageConservation #Highlight #HistoricPreservation #preservation #Romania #UK #UnitedKingdom #WorldHeritage #WorldHeritageList

City Beautiful Blog has put together a guide to NYC's most beautiful restaurant interiors, and the history behind each space is as compelling as the design. A railroad tycoon's pantsless office inside Grand Central. The sheepfold that became Tavern on the Green. Aaron Burr's carriage house in the West Village. Fraunces Tavern, where Washington said farewell to his officers. Worth reading slowly.
#NYCHistory #Architecture #NYC #LocalHistory #HistoricPreservation
https://citybeautifulblog.com/nycs-restaurants-with-beautiful-interiors/

“The stark images of the #EastWing demolished in mere days were disturbing to Americans who cherish #preservation of our nation’s #history,” Rep. Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio), co-chair of the congressional #HistoricPreservation Caucus, wrote in an Oct. 24 letter obtained through a #FOIA request….

#Trump #law #landmark #preservation #architecture #environment #UShistory

They’re so afraid of #Trump siccing his followers on them, they only ever voice opposition in private.

Behind closed-doors #GOP lawmaker questioned ‘disturbing’ #EastWing demolition

Rep. #MichaelTurner, co-chair of the congressional #HistoricPreservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his “substantial concerns” as party leaders publicly backed Trump’s decision.

#law #landmark #preservation #architecture #environment #UShistory
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/24/trump-ballroom-gop-concerns/

Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal over illegally destroyed East Wing
US Commission of Fine Arts: written comments due by Wednesday, 18 Feb 2026 at 4pm ET
National Capital Planning Commission: written comments due by Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at Noon ET
https://savingplaces.org/public-comment-period-white-house-ballroom
#AmericanHistory #HistoricPreservation #CulturalHeritage #EastWing #WhiteHouse
#NationalTrustForHistoricPreservation

Thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, we have until March 4 to submit comments to the National Capital Planning Commission about the ballroom planned to be built over the destroyed East Wing of the White House.
Make a comment via the link below (click on Submit Comment). PLEASE NOTE, the project is called East Wing Modernization on the pull down menu.
https://www.ncpc.gov/participate/guidelines/
#AmericanHistory #HistoricPreservation #CulturalHeritage #EastWing #WhiteHouse

https://www.europesays.com/uk/755696/ Níall McLaughlin Architects Wins International Competition for Museum of Jesus’ Baptism at Bethany, Jordan #Architecture #ArchitectureCompetitions #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Arup #Competitions #Design #Entertainment #HistoricPreservation #KimWilkie #Museums #NiallMcLaughlin #NiallMclaughlinArchitects #NissenRichardsStudio #UK #UNESCO #UnescoWorldHeritageSite #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/ie/330439/ Níall McLaughlin Architects Wins International Competition for Museum of Jesus’ Baptism at Bethany, Jordan #Architecture #ArchitectureCompetitions #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #arup #Competitions #Design #Éire #Entertainment #HistoricPreservation #IE #Ireland #KimWilkie #Museums #NiallMcLaughlin #NiallMcLaughlinArchitects #NissenRichardsStudio #unesco #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite

Untapped Cities presents a look at the lost mansions of Fifth Avenue. The article examines the grand Gilded Age residences built by New York's wealthiest families - Vanderbilts, Astors, and others - that once transformed Fifth Avenue into America's most opulent residential street.
#NYCHistory #GildedAge #Architecture #HistoricPreservation #FifthAvenue #LostArchitecture #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/lost-mansions-5th-ave-nyc/

Untapped Cities presents a look at the lost mansions of Fifth Avenue. The article examines the grand Gilded Age residences built by New York's wealthiest families - Vanderbilts, Astors, and others - that once transformed Fifth Avenue into America's most opulent residential street.
#NYCHistory #GildedAge #Architecture #HistoricPreservation #FifthAvenue #LostArchitecture #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/lost-mansions-5th-ave-nyc/

Untapped Cities presents a look at the lost mansions of Fifth Avenue. The article examines the grand Gilded Age residences built by New York's wealthiest families - Vanderbilts, Astors, and others - that once transformed Fifth Avenue into America's most opulent residential street.
#NYCHistory #GildedAge #Architecture #HistoricPreservation #FifthAvenue #LostArchitecture #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/lost-mansions-5th-ave-nyc/

Untapped Cities presents a look at the lost mansions of Fifth Avenue. The article examines the grand Gilded Age residences built by New York's wealthiest families - Vanderbilts, Astors, and others - that once transformed Fifth Avenue into America's most opulent residential street.
#NYCHistory #GildedAge #Architecture #HistoricPreservation #FifthAvenue #LostArchitecture #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/lost-mansions-5th-ave-nyc/

Untapped Cities presents a look at the lost mansions of Fifth Avenue. The article examines the grand Gilded Age residences built by New York's wealthiest families - Vanderbilts, Astors, and others - that once transformed Fifth Avenue into America's most opulent residential street.
#NYCHistory #GildedAge #Architecture #HistoricPreservation #FifthAvenue #LostArchitecture #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/lost-mansions-5th-ave-nyc/

Because of the federal holiday, the deadline is Dec 31 for the city’s Office of #HistoricPreservation & the Advisory Council on Historic #Preservation to offer comments, acc/to the preservation organizations.

#Trump #law #history #architecture #NHPA #landmark #preservation

Because of the federal holiday, the deadline is Dec 31 for the city’s Office of #HistoricPreservation & the Advisory Council on Historic #Preservation to offer comments, acc/to the preservation organizations.

#Trump #law #history #architecture #NHPA #landmark #preservation

Because of the federal holiday, the deadline is Dec 31 for the city’s Office of #HistoricPreservation & the Advisory Council on Historic #Preservation to offer comments, acc/to the preservation organizations.

#Trump #law #history #architecture #NHPA #landmark #preservation

Because of the federal holiday, the deadline is Dec 31 for the city’s Office of #HistoricPreservation & the Advisory Council on Historic #Preservation to offer comments, acc/to the preservation organizations.

#Trump #law #history #architecture #NHPA #landmark #preservation

Because of the federal holiday, the deadline is Dec 31 for the city’s Office of #HistoricPreservation & the Advisory Council on Historic #Preservation to offer comments, acc/to the preservation organizations.

#Trump #law #history #architecture #NHPA #landmark #preservation

DHS’s proposed #demolition is prompting opposition from the #NationalTrust for #HistoricPreservation & the #DC
#Preservation League, which are seeking to participate in a detailed on-site assessment of the structures, 9 of which were built in the late 1800s.

In a letter sent Sunday to the #GSA, the preservationist orgs raise “strong objections” to the proposed demolition, contending that no evidence of an emergency exists beyond “Secretary Noem’s unilateral declaration” of one.

#Trump #law

DHS’s proposed #demolition is prompting opposition from the #NationalTrust for #HistoricPreservation & the #DC
#Preservation League, which are seeking to participate in a detailed on-site assessment of the structures, 9 of which were built in the late 1800s.

In a letter sent Sunday to the #GSA, the preservationist orgs raise “strong objections” to the proposed demolition, contending that no evidence of an emergency exists beyond “Secretary Noem’s unilateral declaration” of one.

#Trump #law

DHS’s proposed #demolition is prompting opposition from the #NationalTrust for #HistoricPreservation & the #DC
#Preservation League, which are seeking to participate in a detailed on-site assessment of the structures, 9 of which were built in the late 1800s.

In a letter sent Sunday to the #GSA, the preservationist orgs raise “strong objections” to the proposed demolition, contending that no evidence of an emergency exists beyond “Secretary Noem’s unilateral declaration” of one.

#Trump #law

DHS’s proposed #demolition is prompting opposition from the #NationalTrust for #HistoricPreservation & the #DC
#Preservation League, which are seeking to participate in a detailed on-site assessment of the structures, 9 of which were built in the late 1800s.

In a letter sent Sunday to the #GSA, the preservationist orgs raise “strong objections” to the proposed demolition, contending that no evidence of an emergency exists beyond “Secretary Noem’s unilateral declaration” of one.

#Trump #law

DHS’s proposed #demolition is prompting opposition from the #NationalTrust for #HistoricPreservation & the #DC
#Preservation League, which are seeking to participate in a detailed on-site assessment of the structures, 9 of which were built in the late 1800s.

In a letter sent Sunday to the #GSA, the preservationist orgs raise “strong objections” to the proposed demolition, contending that no evidence of an emergency exists beyond “Secretary Noem’s unilateral declaration” of one.

#Trump #law

This cutie must have quite a story! Missing shutters, a blind upstairs window and a new door configuration (entry is now on the side from the driveway) speak to some fascinating interior changes. Would love to get in to see!

(Street view shots for comparison show that the shutters have been missing for a while and the door used to have louvers!)

#historicpreservation #historicpreservationists #historichouse #HistoricHome #house #home

Gorgeous Southern California civic buildings

Provided below are images of gorgeous civic buildings in Southern California. It is hard to imagine a region in the country with more stately and graceful civic buildings. While all are handsome, this blog author’s personal favorite is the airport terminal building in Long Beach (second image below). It reminds me of the golden age of flying and hat’s off to the city for preserving the original terminal.

Other top five (5) choices are the city halls in Burbank and Beverly Hills, the Central Library in L.A., and the Los Angeles Union Station. Burbank’s City Hall is an Art Deco lover’s dream come true, both inside and out.

Great architecture makes great cities. Peace and enjoy the images!

#airports #architecture #art #Burbank #California #cities #design #Fullerton #fun #Glendale #government #historicPreservation #history #landUse #LongBeach #LosAngeles #Pasadena #planning #rail #theaters #tourism #transportation #travel

Rever & Drage expands traditional red-painted house in Norway

https://www.dezeen.com/2025/12/19/chr-tomters-veg-rever-drage/

Dezeen has featured a number of projects by this team. Cool stuff

#architecture #building #buildings #historicPreservation #Norway

In news of the absurd…

#Trump admin says #WhiteHouse #ballroom construction is a matter of #NationalSecurity

The Trump admin said in a court filing Monday that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for unexplained national security reasons & because a preservationists’ organization that wants it stopped has no standing to sue.

#NationalTrust #HistoricPreservation #landmark #HistoricLandmark #EastWing #law #PublicLand #environment
https://apnews.com/article/trump-white-house-ballroom-national-security-de9756118bbfca8f40af9cf89db6af5b

National Trust for Historic Preservation Files Suit to Immediately Stop White House Ballroom Construction

#HistoricPreservation #WhiteHouse

https://savingplaces.org/press-center/media-resources/national-trust-files-suit-to-stop-ballroom-construction

The lawsuit from the nonprofit #NationalTrust for #HistoricPreservation, which was filed Friday in the US District Court for DC, represents the first major legal challenge to Trump’s planned 90,000-square-foot addition & is poised to test the limits of his #power. The organization argues that the admin failed to undergo legally required reviews or receive congressional authorization for the project, which #Trump has rushed to launch in hopes of completing it before his term ends in 2029.

#law

Just a bit too freaking late!

Maybe they could have done this BEFORE he demolished the entire #EastWing of the #WhiteHouse?!?!

#NationalTrust sues to stop #Trump #ballroom construction

The organization, which is charged by #Congress with #HistoricPreservation, has retained President Barack Obama’s former lawyer as it seeks to pause the project.

#law #HistoricLandmark #USHistory #conservation
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/12/trump-ballroom-lawsuit-construction/

The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Wednesday December 10th Edition

Here’s your official DoRaleigh.com civic guide to what’s happening inside Raleigh government on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. These public meetings offer residents and stakeholders the chance to stay engaged, share feedback, learn about ongoing initiatives, and influence the future of our growing city.

Whether you’re interested in historic preservation, public health, or immigrant-focused policy, Wednesday’s agenda includes several opportunities to get involved.

📅 Raleigh Historic Development Commission

8:30 a.m. — Boards and Commissions

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) is responsible for reviewing proposed changes within local historic districts and landmarks. This Wednesday morning meeting typically includes project reviews, design discussions, and policy updates that impact Raleigh’s architectural character and historic neighborhoods.

Why it matters: Raleigh’s history is preserved through intentional planning, community collaboration, and design standards. Residents, developers, and neighborhood associations regularly attend to understand how new developments or renovations align with historic preservation goals.

📅 Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting

12:00 p.m. — Boards and Commissions

The Substance Use Advisory Commission addresses a wide range of topics related to addiction, recovery services, public health resources, and community education. Meetings often highlight ongoing city partnerships, support initiatives, grant allocation, and related public health strategies.

Why it matters: Substance use continues to affect families and communities across Raleigh. Staying informed on prevention, treatment, and awareness efforts helps strengthen support systems citywide.

📅 Hispanic & Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting

6:00 p.m. — Boards and Commissions

This board is focused on policies, access, cultural support, and community integration for Raleigh’s Hispanic and immigrant populations. Wednesday’s meeting provides updates, advocacy topics, outreach plans, and feedback opportunities from residents and service partners.

Why it matters: Raleigh is rapidly diversifying, and immigrant communities play a major role in business, education, culture, and workforce development. This board helps ensure equitable access and representation.

Why These Meetings Matter for Raleigh Residents

Raleigh’s boards and commissions are where real community decisions are made. They help shape:

✔ Zoning, development, and historic preservation

✔ Public health and safety initiatives

✔ Cultural access, immigrant inclusion, and community outreach

✔ Strategic planning and policy guidance for elected officials

These meetings are open to the public, and many offer both in-person and virtual attendance options. If you care about how Raleigh grows and serves residents, attending or following these updates is a smart way to stay informed and engaged.

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#cityGovernment #cityOfRaleighGovernmentEventGuide #communityEngagement #hispanicAndImmigrantAffairs #historicPreservation #immigrantAffairs #localInitiatives #publicHealth #publicMeetings #publicPolicy

We OPPOSE the surface parking lot proposal at 3116 Park Ave in the Peterboro-Charlotte Historic District. As @detroitparking, we advocate for people-first downtowns.

Surface lots degrade historic character, compromise pedestrian safety and waste land that could be housing or community amenities.

We urge the Commission to DENY this proposal and prioritize solutions that enhance our neighborhoods' historic fabric and vitality.

#Detroit #HistoricPreservation #Urbanism #ParkingReform #PublicSpace

Hey all! My name is Tyler. I want to share a little #introduction post. It's so nice to be here! My interests include #airQuality #buildings #community #construction #darkSkies #design #historicPreservation #history #placemaking #stainedGlass and more. Can you recommend accounts to follow? In any case I've heard good things about Mastodon and the fediverse so I'm looking forward to connecting with folks.

Balancing Liveability and Climate Goals: Edinburgh’s Path to Sustainable Building

Edinburgh Castle in Scotland’s Capital. Image by 瑞丽江的河…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #AU #Australia #CircularDesign #Cities #Climatechange #Community #CommunityCollaboration #CulturalHeritage #Design #Edinburgh #Entertainment #HistoricPreservation #legislation #publicpolicy #Retrofit #SustainableDesign #UnitedKingdom #UrbanDesign #UrbanEquity
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/269545/

Call to halt the sale of the Wilbur J. Cohen Building in Washington D.C. — the “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal” — a cornerstone of American history and culture that belongs to the people of the United States.
https://www.change.org/p/save-the-wilbur-j-cohen-building-the-sistine-chapel-of-the-new-deal
#ArtHistory #MuralArt #ReliefSculpture #CulturalHeritage #NewDeal #NewDealArt #PublicArt #Landmark #HistoricPreservation

Sập tường Hoàng thành Huế: Một đoạn tường dài khoảng 15m đã sập do ngấm nước và mất kết cấu sau nhiều ngày mưa lũ kéo dài. Đây là tổn thất đáng kể đối với di sản văn hóa quan trọng của Việt Nam. Hy vọng việc phục hồi sẽ được tiến hành sớm.

#HueImperialCity #Vietnam #CulturalHeritage #Flooding #UNESCO #HistoricPreservation #KhuPhoCoHue #DiSanVanHoa #BaoLucDoThoiTiet #BaoToanDiSan

https://vietnamnet.vn/sap-tuong-hoang-thanh-hue-2459220.html

My pick for “Best Planning Book” published in 2025

Now and then one comes across a book that sets new standards for excellence in print. It may be due to its content, the context, the impact of the publication on society, or a defining aspect of the book that sets it apart from others. In this particular case, Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture solidly achieves at least three of the aforementioned pinnacles, with its rich and defining illustrations being beyond exemplary.

Chicago Homes by Carla Bruni and Phil Thompson succeeds in telling the history of one of America’s greatest and most-beloved cities through its housing heritage — specifically the styles and trends in housing that shaped Chicago’s residential development from a lonely outpost at the forks of the Chicago River through World War II. This contextual relationship between Chicago’s housing biography and the city’s overall urban history is tremendously informative and is filled with many interesting tidbits and anecdotes.

Too often as planners, we get tied up in the scale of scope of large projects, whether they be towering skyscrapers, enormous transportation projects, placid and serene parks, or large commercial and industrial developments. Meanwhile, it is the individual house, the home, a dwelling unit, or an apartment that in unison form the largest proportion of the communities we serve. As a result, it is their relationship to the overall city that can largely shape one’s sense of place.

” Chicago was built on change. we’re still culturally the same old city, and our homes are still extensions of who were are, individually and collectively. Architecture is politics. Architecture is whimsy. Architecture is people.”

Source: “Chicago Homes,” page 298.

The icing on the cake to Chicago Homes is the stunningly detailed and gorgeous illustrations provided throughout the book showing the progression of architectural trends, styles, and decorative features that developed over time for residential dwellings throughout the city. The amazing illustrations prepared by Mr. Thompson’s Wonder City Studio alone could be framed and sold in galleries across the country they are so beautiful.

As the book addresses Chicago’s housing history up to and including World War II, more recent trends (both good and bad) are not incorporated in the book except with brief references in the epilogue and elsewhere. This aspect in no way detracts from the book and would make for a fascinating sequel publication in the future.

This retired planner strongly recommends this book, and not only to existing, former, or wannabe Chicagoans and architecture geeks. For Chicago Homes transcends both geography and genre in a manner that should captivate most any reader with its fascinating content, its broadly appealing context, and its truly defining illustrations.

Peace!

#apartments #art #CarlaBruni #Chicago #ChicagoHomes #cities #dwellings #geography #historicPreservation #history #homes #housing #illustrations #landUse #neighborhoods #PhilThompson #planning #residences #travel #WonderCityStudio