Though this image is of one we lost, he preservation advocacy groups in Southern California have been very effective in educating & influencing both the public & government bodies despite the financial & political challenges.
Echo Park Lake was originally a reservoir for drinking water. The surrounding park was first landscaped in 1892, & by the 1920s the building boom had brought new homes & community centers to the area.
They offer restoration tips, hands-on workshops & advice on historic tax credits.
The leading preservation advocacy group in Southern California, the Conservancy works throughout L.A. County- 88 cities plus the County’s unincorporated areas.
Their focus on raising awareness of historic places has resulted in great success in stopping their destruction through strong preservation laws & incentives.
Monrovia, incorporated In 1887 is one of the oldest towns in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County. With a charming old downtown Monrovia boast 2 historic districts which protect its stock of homes which are primarily bungalows.
The group’s activities include walking tours of downtown Monrovia & includes a history of the downtown area as well as the history of Monrovia itself.
BHNA is a crackerjack, non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of the homes in its district. Its signature hour tour, only one of the group’s many activities, is a finely-tuned & well-oiled machine, introducing hundreds of people to the charm of bungalows every year.
The second largest preservation organization in the state, Pasadena Heritage has done an outstanding job of protecting this beautiful city’s cultural resources.
Their tours are enchanting & informative as are their educational events.
SAN DIEGO
Save Our Heritage Organization
SOHO, a highly effective, countywide historic preservation organization, was formed in 1969 to save a single home, the 1887 Sherman Gilbert House.
Working both proactively & in response to specific threats to historic cultural & architectural resources. SOHO promotes strong preservation laws & incentives, as well as education through tours & events & the supporting of museums.
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There are many historic preservation groups in Florida fighting to save their built cultural environment. For decades, the state has been famous for its shady land grabs. Now that there’s less land to grab, in their reckless enthusiasm, developers target old neighborhoods, bifurcating & polluting them with highways paid for by our tax dollars. They destroy their homes & vintage commercial buildings to erect chain stores & restaurants, or purchase them as rentals & allow them to rot.
Fortunately, the preservation advocacy groups in Florida provide the old buildings with a voice & some of their words are being heard. Add yours. Some of the most wonderful friendships I ever had were made participating in these groups.
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Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
As the leading preservation advocacy group in Florida, the Trust promotes the preservation of the architectural, historical & archaeological heritage of the state, focusing on four areas: Advocacy, Education and Stewardship.
As advocates, they collaborate with other non-profits & government agencies at all levels to influence policy decisions & encourage funding that protect Florida’s history & heritage.
As educators, they promote heritage tours, participate in Main Street events & host a variety of workshops to teach best preservation practices.
As stewards, they have restored the Hays-Hood House, a Queen Anne Victorian in the Magnolia Heights National Register District in Tallahassee for use as their headquarters.
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I have included 2 sets of videos on beauty & fashion in the early 1900’s because each presenter tells the stories in her own unique manner. Although I was somehow born (in 1949) having great familiarity with what people wore in the 1910’s through the 30’s, I was quite entertained by both of these women & consider myself to be more educated for having watched their videos.
Let me warn you that after watching these videos, you will have much less tolerance for Hollywood’s rendition of these periods. I find it terribly distracting to watch films in which the fashion & beauty are shown so inaccurately.
When the film, The Music Man was released in 1962, I was annoyed by their inaccurate portrayal of life in 1912. After years of studying family photos it made me very uncomfortable. I was 13 years old but I knew a bad fake when I saw one! Years later & further submersion in all things historic have not made me any more forgiving! C’mon Hollywood. You can do better!
LET’S LEARN ABOUT BEAUTY & FASHION IN THE EARLY 1900’s
THE ULTIMATE FASHION HISTORY: The 1910’s (18:9)
The Ultimate Fashion History
The teens, my favorite design period! The 1920’s video will play automatically at the end of this one, & the 30’s will follow.
After the 3 ULTIMATES play, another set of 3, beginning with Fashion History:1900-1920 (14:28) by the second presenter, Zoe Hong will follow. These 3 take a more teacherly look at fashion history. The videos in the same set, about the next 2 decades will play automatically.
1910s Makeup – Makeup of the Century (1:10)
Look Like Studios
A demonstration of how the woman of the teen’s put their faces on. Once again, the 20’s & the 30’s follow.
How Women of the 1910s-30s Waved Their Hair (10:38)
The LongHairedFlapper
The devices & methods used over the course of 30 years.
My mother (born in 1919) & I had great times watching Turner Classics, Antiques Roadshow & driving through historic neighborhoods. She marcelled my hair when I was 5 & drew Clara Bow lips with red lipstick on my little mouth. What fun we would have had watching these videos (See the complete Menu here.) about beauty & fashion in the early 1900’s! Miss you, Mama.
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“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 great resource as videos of the Woman’s Suffrage Moment, she taught me about our struggle for the right to vote when I was very small. Well before I went to school, Susan B. Anthony, champion of temperance, abolition, labor rights & equal pay for equal work was a familiar hero to me & even as a child, I was impassioned by her work.
When I get my time machine, I’m going to whiz back to 1910 & introduce myself to Grace Hare, the chatelaine of the Hare House which she generously shared with me almost 100 years later. I am so interested to know her opinions on so many issues of the day, but most importantly, women’s suffrage. She & her sisters were active in their local Women’s Club, raising funds to build the clubhouse, & these groups were very influential in the Movement. But, what were her own, personal thoughts on the matter?
LET’S WATCH THESE INSPIRING VIDEOS ON THE WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE MOVENT
The 19th Amendment (4:48)
History
A brief overview of our fight for the right to vote.
100 Years of Women’s Voting Rights | Citizen: Full-Length Documentary (56:46)
Twin Cities PBS
A wonderful video on the Women’s Suffrage Movement, the struggle to gain “The most fundamental right you can have in a democracy.”
How bicycles boosted the women’s rights movement (4:09)
Vox
Susan B.Anthony said so!
The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington – Michelle Mehrtens (4:54)
TED-ED
March 3, 1913-the first mass protest for a woman’s right to vote.
Mamas, teach your daughters! These videos on the women’s suffrage movement tell the story simply & clearly. Another inspiring video is THE WOMEN OF THE ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT, all of whom were dedicated suffragettes.
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 buildings with a voice & some of their words are being heard. Add yours. In these groups, you will find some of the finest people you could ever meet & have the opportunity experience some fabulous adventures!
Below are some of the the groups that could use your assistance & talents.
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Landmarks Illinois
People Saving Places for People.
The leading preservation advocacy group in Illinois, Landmarks Illinois promotes preservation, restoration & adaptive reuse of buildings & historic sites.
To help preserve or protect significant structures & sites in Illinois, they feature a monthly series of lectures on different topics as well as provide links to past topics on YouTube.
CHICAGO
Chicago Bungalow Association
The Chicago Bungalow Association is an extraordinarily friendly & helpful group of folks who produce numerous programs to help owners of vintage homes of all periods & styles. They host many programs, workshops & seminars. Their YouTube channel holds a wealth of information on old houses.
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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 & the created resources, the geography, the popular aesthetic & even the customs of the period.
Our country was built using the local, natural resources. As the railroads spread across the continent, the possibilities expanded & cities boomed. Factories were erected that drew workers from the farms & even other countries. Conversely, wars slowed building, robbing materials & workers to send to the battlefield & in other countries, conflicts destroyed whole cities. Economic downturns stopped progress & contributed to cities’ decay.
As my physical therapist says, “The everything is connected to the everything,” thus, to fully understand architecture, we must have some knowledge of history, both the history of guns & treaties & what I like to call “grits & garters” history, more akin to cultural anthropology.
In this section, we look at the world events of the period in which most of our homes were constructed.
LET’S REVIEW THE EVENTS OF THE WORLD 100 YEARS AGO
The Early 20th Century in America – 1910 – 1919 – Reel I
16mm Educational Films
America during the teens. You will be taken instantly to Reel 2 at the end of this film.
What was life like in 1920’s America?
J. Merrick
The Roaring Twenties- America becomes a consumer society.
American History: Focus on the 1930’s – Reel 1 (24:24)
16mm Educational Films
The Jazz Age is over & the New Deal begins. Reel 2 plays automatically at the end of part 1.
History Brief: The Rise of the Automobile
Reading Through History
There is no history of America that is complete without the story of the automobile & our national highway system.
Understanding the happenings of the world 100 years ago. can give you insight to the features of your bungalow & better connect you with its original owners. If you should want to know more about them, click here to learn how to research your home’s history.
Though this image is of one we lost, he preservation advocacy groups in Southern California have been very effective in educating & influencing both the public & government bodies despite the financial & political challenges.
Los Angeles Conservancy
Monrovia Historic Preservation Group
Bungalow heaven Neighborhood Association
Save Our Heritage Organization
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There are many historic preservation groups in Florida fighting to save their built cultural environment. For decades, the state has been famous for its shady land grabs. Now that there’s less land to grab, in their reckless enthusiasm, developers target old neighborhoods, bifurcating & polluting them with highways paid for by our tax dollars. They destroy their homes & vintage commercial buildings to erect chain stores & restaurants, or purchase them as rentals & allow them to rot.
I have included 2 sets of videos on beauty & fashion in the early 1900’s because each presenter tells the stories in her own unique manner. Although I was somehow born (in 1949) having great familiarity with what people wore in the 1910’s through the 30’s, I was quite entertained by both of these women & consider myself to be more educated for having watched their videos.
“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.”
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.
Landmarks Illinois
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 & the created resources, the geography, the popular aesthetic & even the customs of the period.