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Did you know that we can completely restore your brick building while maintaining its historical integrity? When generations have passed through each doorway, letting go of old brick can feel like losing part of your family’s legacy. Choose our fully insured masons to restore your building to its former glory, only stronger. Preserve your heritage with us. #BrickRestoration #HistoricalIntegrity #LegacyPreservation #MasonryMasters

Ever wondered where the phrase ‘daylight robbery’ came from? 🔨💡 Our property is a classic example! After the war, the government was short on cash and introduced a window tax. Many windows were bricked up to avoid paying it — reducing natural light and leading to the phrase "daylight robbery." This is exactly what has happened in our Victroian property. We'll restore this window by removing the brickwork to add more natural light to this amazing period property. It’s all about preserving the property's heritage whilst adding value. What’s the strangest thing have you uncovered in period properties? #PropertyRenovation #History #VictorianArchitecture #RenovationProject

🕊️ 😔🕊️Lost L.A. Landmarks The #Palisades and #Eaton infernos have devastated the region, destroying over 30 historic structures in what preservationists are calling the single worst loss of such properties in Southern California’s history. The number of lost landmarks could grow significantly as the damage continues to be assessed. While institutions like the Getty Villa were saved, the fate of other notable sites remains uncertain. Among these are several influential mid-century Case Study Houses, built under the sponsorship of Arts & Architecture magazine. Confirmed losses include Altadena’s Zane Grey Estate and the Western-style home of Rogers in the Palisades, both of which held formal landmark status on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the fires also claimed many cherished community spaces, including Fox’s Restaurant in Altadena, Theatre Palisades, Moonshadows, and The Reel Inn—places that were integral to their neighborhoods as cultural and social hubs. For more coverage, check links in @latimes and @laistofficial bios. 📸 @bvanderbrug, @therealchristinahouse, California State Parks, Chris Pizzello / Associated Press #CaliforniaStrong #LA #Landmarks #CaliforniaWildfires #Wildfire #ClimateChange

On a recent drive through the Norfolk countryside my kids were talking to me about history (#horriblehistories is currently our favourite TV programme!) and they were asking about Church Towers. Specifically why some are round and some are square. I replied that the round ones tended to be from the Saxon era, to which they replied 'Yes, but why are they round?' This I didn't know, so we did some research............. The round towers are most common in East Anglia due to the use of flint as the most available stone for building. Unlike other areas where softer stone is available that can be formed into blocks. It's difficult to build corners from flint (see more recent flint buildings with Brick Quoin's ). So, the towers were built without corners. The circular shape is also inherently strong - though it seems that the defence position is less relevant as they tend to be short. East Anglia, and most notably Norfolk has the majority of round tower churches. Everyday is a school day................. #HistoricPreservation #BuildingConservation #ArchitecturalHeritage #RestorationExperts #HeritageBuildings #ConservationSpecialists #HistoricArchitecture #PreserveHistory #CulturalHeritage #HistoricRenovation #ArchitecturalConservation #HeritageRestoration #HistoricBuildingCare

Unearth New Opportunities in Stone Restoration! Looking for new opportunities in the stone restoration business? Have you considered expanding into Historic Stone and Tile Preservation? Dive into our latest article to discover how to break into this specialized segment of the industry: -The benefits of specializing in historic restoration - Essential skills and knowledge for success Read now: https://lnkd.in/d8_WG3Ta #StoneRestoration #HistoricPreservation #TileRestoration #OldBuildings #NewOpportunities #RestorationExperts #GrowYourBusiness #Craftmanship #history

Reviving Linseed Paint for Historic Preservation. Have you enjoyed our first episode with Michiel? Read the article to learn more about Michiel Brouns and his work in historic preservation: https://lnkd.in/e7a66Emg #HistoricPreservation #LinseedPaint #HeritageConservation #Craftsmanship #BuildingHistory #Restoration #SustainableBuilding #HeritageBuildingsPodcast

Something not many people know... The Scottish were once renowned for having the world's best stonemasons, capable of carrying out any task no matter the difficulty. So much so that in 1794, our ancestors were given the monumental task of constructing one of the most important buildings in the world. Read the article below about how Scots built the White House. https://lnkd.in/esRiqdYK

As historic preservationists we connect people to the past, specifically through physical spaces. Voting allows people to engage with physical spaces in ways they would not normally, so let's seize the opportunity to encourage people to learn the history of the space they are voting in - while they make history. Please, share the history of your polling place and advocate for people to get out and vote. In 2020, I asked people to share the history of their polling place > learn more about this campaign and some history via my article for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. LINK: https://lnkd.in/gzru7bRb #PollingPlace #Vote #HistoricPreservation #PublicHistory

If trees could talk the history some would tell. Learning from past city planning and urban forest management efforts can help us today plan for more sustainable urban forests and cities. “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”. Take the time to learn with and from your community to manage and grow sustainable urban forests and partnerships into the future.

The Palisades and Eaton infernos have laid waste to more than 30 structures considered historic in what preservationists believe is the single worst loss of such properties in the region’s history. The tally could grow, perhaps dramatically, as an accounting of the losses continues. Though institutions including the Getty Villa were saved, the fates of many other notables — such as several influential mid-century Case Study Houses built with Arts & Architecture magazine’s sponsorship — remain unknown. On January 10th the Los Angeles Conservancy said that 32 properties it considered historic because of their architectural or cultural significance were claimed by the fires, which have destroyed or damaged more than 9,000 structures. Read more at Los Angeles Times: https://lat.ms/40uvoMF Phoot by Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times #losangeles #fires #southerncalifornia #palisades #eaton #pasadena #altadena #historic #california #ca #landmarks