Practical Preservation

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 [email protected], and find Baltimore Heritage online at https://baltimoreheritage.org.

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Ellie Isaacs of Landmark Preservation Consulting. Danielle and Ellie discussed why it’s important to prioritize project work to account for funding, and how educating clients on care and maintenance is critical to long term preservation efforts. Ellie also discussed some of her favorite projects including Meadow Garden in Augusta, GA, the home of George Walton signer of the Declaration of Independence.

You can find Landmark Preservation on instagram @landmarkpreservationconsulting, and contact Ellie via email at [email protected].

On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Nicholas De Neff, lead writer for the Hometown History Podcast. Danielle and Nicholas discussed the importance of storytelling in place, and how the way a story is told can influence legacy.

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of the United States chapter of Docomomo International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement for nearly 25 years.

Danielle and Liz discussed the importance of local, state, and national designation of historically relevant architecture. Liz’s article for Dezeen on the demolition of Marcel Breuer’s Geller I house goes into detail about how this type of designation could have saved this significant piece of modern American architecture. 

On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation podcast Danielle spoke with Taylor Voltz, host of the Preservation Destination podcast. Hailing from North Atlanta, Taylor moved to New Orleans in 2009 to pursue a graduate degree in Historic Preservation from Tulane University. She developed a passion for preservation while earning her undergraduate degree in American History. She currently holds the Director position at the Historic Mobile Preservation Society and the Historic Oakleigh House in Mobile, Alabama. She lives with her husband and four cats.

Danielle and Taylor discussed their individual paths to the world of preservation podcasting, and how it has benefitted their careers while indulging their personal interests.

You can listen to the Preservation Destination podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Steve Jordan of Pain in the Glass.  Danielle and Steve discussed the advantages of marketing even when business is booming, the evolution of preservation, and the labor shortage currently affecting the preservation trades. 

You can find Steve's business and his books online at: http://www.painintheglass.us

You can also contact Steve via email at [email protected]

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle spoke with Abbie Samson, of Samson Historical. Samson Historical is a provider of 18th Century reproductions. Abbie told us about the range of products offered by Samson Historical and how they can help customers find time appropriate items. You can find Samson Historical’s full catalog on their website at: https://www.samsonhistorical.com. You can also follow them on Instagram at samson_historical and Facebook at @SamsonHistorical. 

On this week's episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle spoke with Mike O'Neill about Barry Gfeller's photography and how it helped preserve images of Main Street America. From the National Building Museum's website, " Gfeller Collection: Main Street USA portrays roughly 250,000 buildings and 3,750 communities in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Taken together, the images are a rare snapshot of late 20th-century North America."

Mike also discussed his role in the preservation and donation of this important collection.

You can find more information about the collection at www.gfellercollection.org, or at the National Building Museum.

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with author Maureen Ogle about her book, “All the Modern Conveniences: American Household Plumbing, 1840-1890”. Maureen and Danielle discussed the development of indoor plumbing in American homes during this unique period in history when not all homes came with modern amenities. 

You can find Maureen on her website at: https://www.maureenogle.com, and contact her via email at: [email protected]

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle speaks with author Max Page about his book "Why Preservation Matters". They also discuss why preservation is important, and how to balance green building with preserving buildings, and history. 

You can contact Max via email at [email protected].