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Dozens of volunteers grabbed trash bags and safety vests to spruce up Springfield's stretch of historic Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th birthday celebration. The Mother Road Refresh shows how community pride can transform a landmark.
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 crumbling Battle of Britain control tower in Hampshire is getting a £700,000 makeover into a holiday home that will share space with six species of resident bats. The restoration will preserve both wartime history and the protected animals that have called the building home for years.
America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and travelers are still flocking to experience its neon-lit nostalgia. From restored drive-in theaters to historic filling stations, the communities along Route 66 prove that slower roads can lead to richer journeys.
After five months of renovations, Paris's famous underground ossuary housing millions of remains reopens with better lighting, ventilation, and safety features. The world's largest ossuary now offers a more immersive experience for its 600,000 annual visitors.
After 40 years of abandonment, Scotland's largest Victorian greenhouse is getting a second life as a "living ruin" events space. The beloved Glasgow landmark will soon host concerts, cafes, and cultural gatherings just like it did in the 1890s.
A century-old wooden paddleboat that sank in outback Queensland is finally getting a second chance at life. After surviving six months underwater and a journey of nearly 1,750 kilometers, the Pride of the Murray is being lovingly restored by local craftsmen.
After 25 years of leading Bethel Assembly of God Church in Chesapeake, Pastor Todd Hodges is calling on the community to help restore the century-old building. His social media plea for skilled volunteers combines faith with practical hope during Holy Week.
A historic yacht built in a London brewery in 1904 is competing in its possibly final race after surviving 122 years at sea. The lovingly restored Maritimo Katwinchar is chasing victory in Australia's second-oldest ocean race.
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.
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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A hidden passageway beneath a New York City museum may be the only intact Underground Railroad site in Manhattan open to the public. Now preservationists are working to protect it from construction damage.
One of Paris's most haunting historical sites is ready to welcome visitors again after a five-month renovation protecting both guests and centuries-old remains. The underground monument gets a modern makeover while honoring the millions who rest below.
A new documentary series takes viewers inside some of America's most iconic houses of worship, revealing centuries of resilience and community connection. From hurricane survivors to military sanctuaries, these sacred spaces tell stories of hope that unite communities across the nation.
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.
A collective of 380 women donated $18,700 to save a treasured 1938 lodge in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. Their simple formula of $100 per member is transforming local communities one meeting at a time.
A 188-year-old Rhode Island shopping mall has been transformed into affordable micro-apartments that rent for just $550 monthly. The project preserves a historic landmark while giving young professionals an affordable place to call home.
A historic Los Angeles mortuary that once hosted funerals now hosts life in a whole new way. The building has been transformed into affordable apartments for 100 elderly residents who were previously homeless.
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.
After tornadoes ripped through Rogers, Arkansas on Memorial Day 2024, the nearly century-old Victory Theater is set to welcome audiences back this April. A generous donation kept performers rehearsing while their beloved home was rebuilt.
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