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Recent Stories of the Week
- When History Is Only Skin Deep
Is preservation of facades really preservation?
April 26, 2001 - One For All
Naming Seattle's Monorail a landmark could derail the city's new monorail system.
May 23, 2003 - Inside the Nation's Attic
National and state registers include America's quirkiest historic objets d'art.
June 6, 2003 - Sugar High
Hawaii's former agricultural region harvests its history.
February 15, 2002 - A Chicago Hospital Flatlines
Will city and county leaders raze or resuscitate the 1914 Beaux-Arts landmark?
July 18, 2003 - Storming the Castle
This month, the U.S. Navy will transfer a historic winery to a Bay Area city with dreams of developing the waterfront site, but an oil refinery could block public access.
July 25, 2003 - Are Montana's "Trophy Houses" Blocking the View?
Lewis & Clark's Lolo Trail Faces More Development.
July 18, 2008 - Modern Makeover
Manhattan preservationists object to the renovation of Two Columbus Circle.
Aug. 1, 2003 - Roots of an American Subculture
Tenants Call on Hip Hop History to Preserve Bronx Building's Character.
Oct. 12, 2007 - Nicks of Time
After 25 years, a Standoff between Owners and Preservationists Ends, and La Jolla's Oldest Cottages Narrowly Escape Demolition by Neglect.
Aug. 29, 2003 - Keeping the Faith
Less than a century old, American mosques are undergoing growth and change.
April 12, 2002. - Best and Worst 2003
Fires, storms, forgotten buildings rising from the ashes: Here's what made—and destroyed—history this year.
Dec. 12, 2003 - Look Away, Dixie Land
Richmond's Museum of the Confederacy Struggles to Survive
Oct. 19, 2007 - Modern Miracle or Mishap?
A compromise in New Haven reveals how IKEA is furnishing—and changing—the world.
Dec. 19, 2003 - Paving the Road to Ruin?
Congress considers easing protection for transportation projects.
Sept. 12, 2003 - Taking the High Road
One national park removed a highway and restored a historic trail.
Feb. 22, 2002 - A Landmark Struggle
In East Harlem, N.Y., development is encroaching on historic property that is unprotected by landmark status.
Nov. 21, 2003 - Empty Boxes
What will happen to vacant big-box stores?
March 15, 2002 - Pillar of Strength
After more than 60 years, Italy will return a looted obelisk to Ethiopia.
Feb. 20, 2004 - Deserted Adobe
Is water ruining Tucson's historic adobe?
Feb. 13, 2004
