2008
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Taj Hotel Artworks & the Kate Chopin House Salvage Operation
This early Voices netcast brings together stories of cultural resources under pressure from terrorism, economic downturn, fire, and long-term preservation challenges. From damaged artworks at Mumbai’s Taj Hotel to the loss of the Kate Chopin House…
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Saving the Record of Kisatchie School: A 2008 Community Documentation Appeal
Original newspaper manuscript submitted 2008-12-11. newspaper issue date not recorded here. Historical statements remain the author’s period account; Natchitoches Preservation Network links now use the revived Ning address. Back in my journalism school days, I was…
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Christmas by Candlelight: Historic Natchitoches Homes on Tour in 2008
Recovered original newspaper submission dated 2008-12-04. Programs, events and invitations reflect historical 2008 reporting; newspaper issue date not recorded here. The historic NPN link has been updated to the revived Ning domain. If you’re in need…
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Thankful for Natchitoches Heritage: Volunteers, Knowledge Bearers, and Community
Original Natchitoches Preservation Network newspaper manuscript, submitted 2008-11-20. Historical websites and claims reflect the period; newspaper issue date is not recorded here. Thanksgiving is a time to think about our shared heritage. It’s a time to…
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A facelift, an auction and an award for most likely to survive a fire
By Kevin Clarkston A facelift, an auction and an award for most likely to survive a fire are in order for three buildings featuring historic architecture.
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Natchitoches Historic Foundation: A Profile in Community Preservation
Recovered original Natchitoches Preservation Network newspaper submission dated 2008-11-13. Historical events, legends and organizational descriptions reflect contemporary reporting; newspaper issue date is not recorded here. The last time I counted, there were upwards of 30 groups…
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Rolanda Teal, Los Adaes, and the First Natchitoches Preservation Network Podcast
Original newspaper manuscript submitted 2008-11-06. newspaper issue date not recorded here. Historical statements remain the author’s period account; Natchitoches Preservation Network links now use the revived Ning address. Even if you don’t generally consider yourself web…
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Judge urges Nov. 7 resolution in Gettysburg Cyclorama dispute
According to the Gettysburg Times, Judge Alan Kay has told the Recent Past Preservation Network and National Park Service officials to discuss a possible relocation agreement for the old Gettysburg Clyclorama. The park planned to demolish…
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John Leeke: Timber Repair
John Leeke of Historic HomeWorks demonstrates preservation-trades knowledge through short-form web video, focusing here on timber repair for older and historic buildings. The original Blip.tv video is gone, but the post remains evidence of an early…