Dominish Miller of HomeTown History joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Her interest in York County history including Lewistown, Newberrytown , and Civil War The goal to educate the public in the rich local history The most interesting thing she has learned in her research Thoughts on agricultural homesteading, untold stories and primary sources for historical research You can reach Dominish by visiting: Email Facebook YouTube Instagram...
Aug 10, 2025•23 min
Melanie Lytle of Glaze Craft Windows and Goucher College joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The services offered by Glaze Craft Windows Why window restoration is important The Master of Arts Historic Preservation program at Goucher College Ways to engage the community in the historic preservation process How to get in contact: Love of Place webinar Website Instagram...
Mar 02, 2025•40 min
Michael Lemieux and Jenny MacDonald of Full Circle Homes and Mayflower Mercantile joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Their restoration of antique homes The HGTV show they formerly hosted - Houses with History The modern code requirements and creative solutions How design and construction should be a smart and thoughtful process How to contact: YouTube Website and info@fullcircle-homes.com Facebook Instagram - Mike Instagram - Jenny Vacation Rentals THE BLACK WALNUT TREE HOUSE ...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Nick Redding from Preservation Maryland joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The important work of Preservation Maryland as a statewide advocacy organization founded in 1931 How preservation advocacy can be proactive and reactive The Campaign for Historic Trades - featured on this past podcast episode How preservation is changing and the need for flexibility, sustainability, and compromises How historic preservation can help the affordable housing crisis How to get in contact: W...
Feb 02, 2025•29 min
Alden Wicker of EcoCult joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: her work as an investigative journalist sustainability and material research how insulation (spray foam) can make your home toxic and destroy your historic home the dangers of plastic especially in house fires and how to make choices that are good for you and the environment Video of modern vs traditional materials in a fire Book - To Die For LinkedIn...
Jan 24, 2025•38 min
Lori Arnold, wood conservator, joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Her background in fine art before pivoting to historic preservation Her PhD in wood epoxy How wood interacts with epoxy Lori's epoxy choice (John was a podcast guest you can listen here ) The interesting projects she has been involved in Home - ASW Hobart website Email - woodconservator@gmail.com...
Jan 15, 2025•27 min
Doug Madenford of PA Dutch 101 joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Pennsylvania Dutch among non-Plain people Pennsylvania Dutch as a language, culture, and history Belsnickel as a PA Dutch Christmas tradition Other customs/superstitions associated with Christmas and New Years Plus, an exclusive demonstration of Danielle showing she does not have a talent for language To learn more/connect: You Tube Facebook Instagram Contact...
Dec 21, 2024•29 min
Christopher Rogers from the Friends of the Tanner House joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The process of community engagement in saving a building Enabling the black storytellers of West Philadelphia to tell their stories The history of the Tanner Family as part of the American history The challenges of preservation of a structurally unstable building To connect: Website Community Visioning Process Report Donate Facebook Instagram Twitter/X...
Dec 13, 2024
Katie Fitzhugh of Re:Purpose Savannah joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Re:Purpose Savannah and its mission Why deconstruction is a climate conscious option How traditional demolition and construction is a 1/3 of the world's waste How policy makers are beginning to codify deconstruction How to get in touch: 2025 Calendar Website Instagram Facebook...
Dec 04, 2024
Christian Gray of inCOMMON Community Development joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The mission of inCOMMON Community Development How they are transforming neighborhoods in Omaha, NE through the neighbors Ways to use development to make an impact The concept of where we grow matters How to use Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) to off-set the impact of gentrification You can connect: Website Facebook YouTube Instagram Christian's Email Support: Donate...
Nov 23, 2024•19 min
Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: The Cheap Old Houses - book , Instagram , and HGTV shows (spoiler - no interior walls were removed) How Cheap Old Houses is countercultural Unique buildings converted into houses And what is a must preserve house feature How to get in touch/follow: Facebook Instagram Email Subscribe to the Cheap Old Houses list...
Nov 17, 2024
Jeff Siegler of Revitalize,or Die . joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss: Community Place Planning Placemaking Civic Self-esteem Our built environment's impact on our health To connect with Jeff visit: Facebook Jeff Siegler | LinkedIn To purchase the Your City is Sick book...
Nov 08, 2024
Laura Crook of the Doctors House Museum joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the saving of the Doctors house from demolition, the restoration, and the museum (along with paranormal investigation spoilers). Laura Crook served on the Board of Directors from 2015 - 2019 and has participated as Chair of the Membership & Outreach Committee, which set a goal of 1000 TGHS members, a goal we have since surpassed. She also conceived and organizes the popular “Raising the Bar” mixers. ...
Nov 01, 2024•24 min
Woody Woodworth of The Brick Painters Ltd. joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss how to restore the appearance of an already painted brick building helping to educate about the non-damaging options viable to historic building owners. Link to the Certified Installer information - Contact - The Brick Painters - Brick Restoration in Ontario To reach Woody email at contact@thebrickpainters.com...
Sep 19, 2024•33 min
Nikki Stewart, Executive Director of Old North Illuminated joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the history of the site (made famous by Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) encompassing 300 years of American history and part of the Freedom Trial . Plus, the challenges to accessibility in historical sites and educational programs both in person and virtual. For more information visit: Old North Church & Historic Site | Boston, MA For virtual tours of Old North: Be...
Aug 08, 2024•41 min
Jeremy Ebersole from The Landmark Trust USA joined the Practical Preservation podcast and shared how The Landmark Trust USA preserves at risk properties and his love of motor themed architecture and neon signs. You can follow The Landmark Trust USA: Facebook and The Landmark Trust USA (@thelandmarktrustusa) • Instagram photos and videos Visit their website (and book your vacation rental): The Landmark Trust USA You can connect with Jeremy at: Jeremy Ebersole | LinkedIn or jebersole@landmarktrust...
Jul 20, 2023•52 min
We're back! On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle speaks with Dr. Stephanie Ryberg-Webster, author of the book "Preserving the Vanishing City: Historic Preservation amid Urban Decline in Cleveland, Ohio (Urban Life, Landscape and Policy)" about the struggles of preservation during urban decline. You can find Stephanie's book online at Temple University Press . Or at major online retailers. You can contact Dr. Ryberg-Webster at s.ryberg@csuohio.edu....
May 04, 2023
This week Danielle spoke with Isabel Thornton of Restoration Housing. Restoration Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops affordable rental properties benefiting limited-income individuals and families through the preservation of neglected historic structures. Danielle and Isabel discussed the benefits of restoring older houses in lieu of building new structures, and how the multi-family home model is relevant in today's world. Isabel also explained how advantageous tapping into histor...
Aug 11, 2022
On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle spoke with Mark Platts, President of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area. Mark and Danielle discussed the process of purchasing a historic area, why adapting historic buildings for modern use is important, and why to be involved in your local historic organizations.
Aug 04, 2022
On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Alyssa Lozupone, Director of Preservation at the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF). Danielle and Alyssa discussed philosophies in preservation, and about how the Newport Restoration Foundation is attempting to mitigate and prevent damage from the effects of climate change like rising sea levels.
Jul 28, 2022
On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle spoke with Lauren Kope, the Program Coordinator for the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens. Danielle and Lauren discussed historic gardens in the Philadelphia area, such as the Wyck Historic House, and best practices for preservation in gardening. Lauren also mentioned the America's Gardens Capital Passport and how educational programs like this support historic preservation through outreach....
Jul 21, 2022
On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle speaks with Dr. Eliza Grant of the Bluebird Project in Conway, New Hampshire. The Bluebird Project is a community focused real estate development company that preserves historic buildings and converts them into affordable housing. Dr. Grant discussed how she became involved in preservation after identifying an affordable housing shortage in her community, and how this interest grew into a successful initiative. You can learn ...
Jul 14, 2022
On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle speaks with Dr. Eliza Grant of the Bluebird Project in Conway, New Hampshire. The Bluebird Project is a community focused real estate development company that preserves historic buildings and converts them into affordable housing. Dr. Grant discussed how she became involved in preservation after identifying an affordable housing shortage in her community, and how this interest grew into a successful initiative. You can learn ...
Jul 14, 2022
On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Dr. Maigen Sullivan ofI The Invisible Histories Project. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, The Invisible Histories Project locates, preserves, researches, and creates for local communities an accessible collection of the rich and diverse history of LGBTQ life in the US South. Danielle and Dr. Sullivan discussed how the Project documents these histories, and how preserving them benefits local communities. You can find th...
Jul 07, 2022
This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle was joined by Nedra Deadwyler of the Save Your Spaces Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation Festival. Nedra and Danielle talked about trends and techniques in preserving history, heritage, and identities, and how events like the Save Your Spaces festival encourage their preservation. They also discussed how you can support projects like Save your Spaces, or even create a similar event in your community.
Jun 24, 2022
This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle was joined by Mark Ferguson of The Revivalist. Mark discussed the history of his family farm in Roanoke, VA and his plans for restoring the main house, grain silo, and slave quarters. Danielle and Mark also discussed how local preservation guidelines can help or hinder investment in older communities. You can learn more about The Revivalist and Mark’s work online at https://therevivalist.info.
Jun 16, 2022
On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Christina Butler of Butler Preservation. Christina is a preservationist, contractor, and a full professor at the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, SC. Danielle and Christina discussed the benefits of having both formal education and hands on experience when approaching restoration projects, the skill gap in the trades industry, and why Christina opted to design her brand new home in Georgian era d...
May 18, 2022
On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Sarah Ward of Ward Architecture + Preservation. Danielle and Sarah spoke about how to balance the preservation of historic homes while keeping the client's vision in mind, and how to keep the client's vision in mind while maintaining the integrity of the historic structure. They also discussed how climate change may impact preservation trades moving forward, and why it is important to utilize local, state, and feder...
May 12, 2022
On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Shauntee Daniels, Executive Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area. Danielle and Shauntee discussed heritage tourism, the experience of going to a place and becoming a part of the story, allowing the tourists to experience the culture that existed at one time in place.
May 05, 2022
On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Molly Ricks of Baltimore Heritage. Danielle and Molly talked about how preservation serves people and communities, and how preservation outreach has changed (for good!) through the pandemic. Listen to the episode and learn more about Baltimore Heritage’s programs. You can contact Molly via email at ricks@baltimoreheritage.org, and find Baltimore Heritage online at https://baltimoreheritage.org ....
Apr 28, 2022
