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After Hurricane Ida nearly destroyed Philadelphia's 200-year-old Fairmount Water Works in 2021, the beloved landmark has reopened and is now leading the charge to protect Pennsylvania's 65 National Historic Landmarks. Their recovery shows how historic sites can survive climate challenges.
Thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to beautify America's battlefields and historic landmarks this Earth Week. The 30th annual Park Day brings communities together at 110 sites across 28 states to prepare treasured places for visitors.
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A couple who arrived in LA with just 12 pesos revolutionized American dining by introducing soft tacos from a converted ice cream truck. Now their original restaurant has been declared a historic monument.
A dozen volunteers manually cranked the gears of Ohio's historic Harmar Bridge for its first in-depth inspection in years, bringing the century-old swing bridge one step closer to reconnecting two communities. The two-day inspection will guide a $2 million restoration to reopen the landmark as a pedestrian bridge.
Community members are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to preserve a Civil War historic site. The cleanup event at Johnson's Island continues a tradition of caring for this meaningful landmark.
A dozen volunteers in Marietta, Ohio manually cranked open a 100-year-old swing bridge for its first deep inspection in years, moving a beloved landmark closer to connecting the community again. The hands-on effort is part of a $2 million restoration to reopen the Historic Harmar Bridge as a pedestrian walkway.
New York just completed a stunning $176 million renovation of five Carnegie Libraries, turning century-old civic landmarks into modern, accessible, climate-friendly community hubs. It's a blueprint for saving historic buildings while making them work for today's world.
Biloxi residents rallied together to clean and restore the nearly 100-year-old Saenger Theatre, preparing the beloved landmark for its grand reopening on June 6. The community cleanup shows how a shared love for history can bring people together to preserve the places that shaped their childhood memories.
Some of America's most unforgettable destinations require a ferry ride, kayak trip, or seaplane journey to visit. These five boat-only landmarks offer pristine beauty and history without the highway crowds.
Dozens of young volunteers spent their weekend removing graffiti and picking up trash at a historic Tulsa plaza as the famous highway prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday. The two-hour cleanup brought fresh energy to a beloved landmark.
A beloved Cedar Rapids landmark sat empty for years after pandemic closures. Now the Higley Mansion is giving back to its community as a residential addiction treatment center.
Residents of Detroit's historic Lafayette Park are defending their Mies van der Rohe-designed neighborhood against unauthorized utility work, and the courts are listening. A recent jury verdict didn't end their fight – it's just one chapter in their determined effort to protect a piece of architectural history.
Nearly 230 students from Richmond area schools are breathing new life into Woodland Cemetery, a historic Black burial ground that earned National Register status this year. Their volunteer work honors a site designed to point north, recalling the direction enslaved people looked for freedom.
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South Africa's Gqeberha was watching its historic downtown crumble into crime and decay. Now, a citizen-led revival is bringing safety, students, and new life back to the city's oldest streets.
A nationwide weekend event invites volunteers to clean and preserve historic markers across America this April. The three-day community celebration helps protect local history while bringing neighborhoods together.
Venezuela's lawmakers are working to pass a historic amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners and end nearly three decades of state repression. After postponing Thursday's vote to resolve implementation details, the National Assembly will reconvene next week to complete the landmark legislation.
Community members in Sonoma are stepping up to care for historic cemeteries where generations of locals rest. After a successful February kickoff, the city has scheduled three more volunteer workdays this spring.
A job placement company stepped in with heavy equipment after seeing a lone volunteer struggling to restore a nine-acre historic cemetery. Their help cleared two acres in a single day, uncovering graves hidden for years.
A dedicated group of volunteers spent their Saturday morning breathing new life into a historic West Virginia cemetery. The community-led restoration project at Arnold 'Old Hill' Cemetery shows how a small team can preserve local history for future generations.
A German company just solved a major roadblock for historic buildings going solar. The new red-brown panels blend seamlessly with traditional architecture while delivering full modern performance.
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