Understanding the types of historic resources that exist in a community is the first step toward harnessing their power. Creating a National Register historic district is the next critical step. Not only are historic buildings
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
Thirty-five (35) states have a state historic tax credit (HTC) that can be used in tandem with the federal rehabilitation credit. Just as architecture and accents vary by state, so do historic tax credit requirements
Rehabilitating a historic building often requires a little extra care and finesse. In this series, we discuss how honoring traditional materials and construction techniques can make a building shine. This post discusses the anatomy of a
Thirty-four (34) states have a state historic tax credit program that can be used in tandem with the federal program. Just as architecture and accents vary by state, so do the historic tax credit programs.
The transoms still work! We also love the layers of wallpaper in the historic apartment spaces above a circa 1880 commercial building in Topeka, KS. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that celebrates authenticity and finds beauty
We love the light and texture in this 1913 Post Office. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that celebrates authenticity and finds beauty in the patina of age.
Appreciating the passage of time seen in the brick and plaster walls of the J.D. Richardson Dry Goods building in St. Joseph, Missouri. Built in 1892, the building housed the largest wholesale dry goods manufacturer
Historic tax credits support the rehabilitation and repurposing of buildings for a wide range of uses, including affordable housing. Some of these projects pair historic tax credits with low-income housing tax credits, while others simply