From the Magazine Table of Contents
- A Salute to U.S. Armories
Armories in Portland, Maine and Portland Ore., bookend a growing collection of historic armories being reinvented throughout the United States. - The “Queen Mary” Hotel Ship
One-time sovereign of the Atlantic, the Queen Mary now offers her signature comforts as a floating hotel. -
The Secret to Staunton’s Success
Preservation efforts in the Staunton, Va., commercial district help redefine the city’s plan for economic growth. - New Life for an Original Dr. Pepper Plant
A former Dr. Pepper plant becomes a destination for shopping, dining, and the arts in a once forlorn neighborhood in Birmingham, Ala. - The Resurrection of Congressional Cemetery
A dedicated group of neighborhood residents, dog walkers, and all five branches of the military come together to save Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
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