OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- The Women’s Suffrage Movement
“The only question left to be settled now is: Are women persons? And I hardly believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say they are not.” ~Susan B. Anthony, leader in the United states Women's Suffrage Movent My mama raised me right. Even lacking such a...
PRESERVATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN ILLINOIS
Historic preservation advocacy groups in Illinois are fighting the same destruction found in the rest of the U.S. as developers target old urban neighborhoods & generations old family farms. Fortunately, the preservation advocacy groups in Illinois provide these...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- The World 100 Years Ago
Architecture is one of the most important reflections of happenings, places & cultures of the world now, the world 100 years ago, the world 1,000 years ago. Our built environment broadcasts the news of all aspects of our culture- the technology, the natural &...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- Popular Culture of the Early 1900’s
“History has remembered the kings & warriors, because they destroyed; art has remembered the people, because they created.” ~William Morris In school we all learn about the leaders & the soldiers who have profoundly affected world & national events. Art is...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- William Morris
THE CRAFTSMAN Volume One OCTOBER 1901—MARCH 1902 “Though the name of William Morris has long since become a household word throughout America, yet the personality of the man, as well as his great part in the world's work, is definitely known but to the few. His was a...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS-Charles Rohlfs
Lesser know than many of his contemporaries, & viewed as being too eccentric for the commercial market of his time Rohlf’s designs do not fit into any one category. His inspiration came from many sources, including Japan, China, the Middle East & Medieval...
PRESERVATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN MINNESOTA
The historic preservation advocacy groups in Minnesota face the challenges of neighborhood loss due to development & road building as well as the demolition of important public & government buildings. If you live in, or just love Minnesota & lament or...
PRESERVATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN MISSOURI
The preservation advocacy groups in Missouri face the challenges of population loss in their downtown residential & business areas, while urban sprawl threatens historic family farms. Their focus is on promoting heritage tourism to provide a base for economic...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- House Museums in the Northeast U.S.
The Northeastern United States is home to some of the earliest history in our country, the birthplace of American democracy. Having rich resources, lush forests, abundant fishing & fertile farmland, the area led the country’s development in the early years. Heavy...
