Why do we love what we do? One thing we hear over and over is that "they don't build them like they used to" and "you can't beat the character of an old building." Or, to...
Every National Register nomination teaches us something new – about architecture, events, communities, people and our shared history. Kemper Arena was no exception. It is a very specific type of building constructed at a distinct...
The IMPACT of state tax credits in Oklahoma Last month the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture released an economic impact study of the Oklahoma historic tax credit prepared by PlaceEconomics. The study documented the overwhelming fiscal impact...
Lessons from Baseball As the 2016 baseball season gets underway, Kansas City is still basking in the after-glow of the Royals 2015 World Series victory. Waiting 30 years will do that to a community. We at...
As we look back over the past decade, we have learned many lessons, although several come up with enough regularity that they seem worth sharing. ER Concerted efforts to preserve historic resources really can transform a community....
As we look back over the past decade, we have learned many lessons, although several come up with enough regularity that they seem worth sharing. ER There is a reason why windows are the crux of a...
As we look back over the past decade, we have learned many lessons, although several come up with enough regularity that they seem worth sharing. ER The beauty of historic buildings is that each is unique -...
As we look back over the past decade, we have learned many lessons, although several come up with enough regularity that they seem worth sharing. ER The National Park Service gives us a set of 10 standards...
As we look back over the past decade, we have learned many lessons, although several come up with enough regularity that they seem worth sharing. ER Every building carries the story of its past and present into...