Practical Preservation

Feb 02 2025 151 ep. 34 mins 18

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Focused on the restoration and preservation of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century buildings our weekly podcast features preservationists, educators, and products related to preserving older buildings.

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Nick Redding of Preservation Maryland

Feb 02 2025 28 mins

Nick Redding from Preservation Maryland (https://preservationmaryland.org/)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 (https://historictrades.org/) - featured on this past podcast epis

Practical Preservation podcast featuring Alden Wicker of EcoCult

Jan 24 2025 37 mins

Alden Wicker of EcoCult (https://ecocult.substack.com/) 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 envir

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Lori Arnold, Wood Conservator

Jan 15 2025 27 mins

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 (https://practicalpreservationservices.com/practical-preservation-podcast-featuring-john-stahl-of-next-gene

Practical Preservation podcast featuring Doug Madenford of PA Dutch 101

Dec 21 2024 29 mins

Doug Madenford of PA Dutch 101 (https://padutch101.com/)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 do

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Christopher Rogers of the Friends of the Tanner House

Christopher Rogers from the Friends of the Tanner House (https://savethetannerhouse.org/) 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 str

Practical Preservation podcast featuring Katie Fitzhugh of Re:Purpose Savannah

Katie Fitzhugh of Re:Purpose Savannah (https://www.repurposesavannah.org/)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 deconstructionHow to get in touch:2025 Calendar (ht

Practical Preservation Podcast with Christian Gray of inCOMMON Community Development

Nov 23 2024 18 mins

Christian Gray of inCOMMON Community (https://incommoncd.org/what-we-do/neighborhood-development/affordable-housing/)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 matte

Practical Preservation podcast featuring Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses

Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses (https://www.cheapoldhouses.com/) joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:* The Cheap Old Houses - book (https://www.cheapoldhouses.com/book/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cheapoldhouses/), and HGTV shows (https://www.cheapoldhouses.com/hgtv/)(spoiler - no interior walls were removed)* How Cheap Old Houses is countercu

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Jeff Siegler of Revitalize, or Die

Jeff Siegler of Revitalize,or Die (https://revitalizeordie.com/). joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:* Community Place Planning* Placemaking* Civic Self-esteem* Our built environment's impact on our healthTo connect with Jeff visit:Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RevitalizeOrDie)Jeff Siegler | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-siegler/)To purchase the

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Laura Crook of Doctors House Museum

Nov 01 2024 23 mins

Laura Crook of the Doctors House Museum (https://glendalehistorical.org/about-the-doctors-house) 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 Members