Adventures in Preservation

Thinking Ahead about the Past

Summer vacation found me in Vancouver this year. It is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains and interwoven with water. Yet, my first impression was of something amiss. It took me a minute to realize

Adventures in Preservation

Missouri River Runner

A trip from Kansas City to St. Louis on Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner offered a distinct and alternative travel experience to the towns along the route. Rather than approaching from the Interstate and passing through

Adventures in Preservation

Plasterkrafting

Many thanks to Dave Boux and Brad Bruce and APT-Central Plains for the fabulous tour of the Plasterkraft & Mural Masters workshop. Dave and Brad dazzled us with their artistry, craftsmanship, and wit while demonstrating