Have you heard the news? PAM’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list has been formally laid to rest, and Sites Worth Saving has moved into its place. We think of Sites Worth Saving not as an “endangered places” program, but as a community development initiative. Sites Worth Saving is a shift in both approach and [...]

Note: This piece has been reposted with permission from the author. You can find the original link here.   Scenes from the 1971 Milk Carton Boat Race at Lake Calhoun     The Milk Carton Boat Races became part of the Minneapolis Aquatennial festivities in 1971. “Denny’s” Seafair Milk Carton Derby on Green Lake in Seattle [...]

Note: We are excited to announce that Preservation Design Works (PVN) will become an occasional contributor to the PAM blog. Preservation Design Works provides a new process for redeveloping historic buildings. We connect our analytical and technical skills with our preservation relationships and resources to lower project costs and time. We make historic preservation projects [...]

The drive-in came to prominence in the late 1950s for two reasons. After World War II the United States grew into a “car culture” and began traveling more than ever before. The television was still expensive and cumbersome, and had not yet found a place in the homes of America. Drive-ins offered the best of [...]

We’re pleased to announce that we have spent the last 6 months overhauling and updating our Preservation Resources tab in order to provide a better user experience for local preservationists across the state. We’ve been working as an organization to make sure that we are doing all we can to help save Minnesota’s historic resources. [...]

Note: We are excited to announce that Preservation Design Works (PVN) will become an occasional contributor to the PAM blog. Preservation Design Works provides a new process for redeveloping historic buildings. We connect our analytical and technical skills with our preservation relationships and resources to lower project costs and time. We make historic preservation projects [...]

Lucas Glissendorf University of Minnesota Preservation goes far beyond holding the wrecking ball at bay.  Buildings, neighborhoods, and natural amenities can serve as important reminders of a place’s heritage while sustaining a vital identity.  Historic sites also provide a unique educational opportunity for those who encounter them.  Such was the case when a group of [...]

Note: We’ve been participating in the #builtheritage Twitter chats for a while now and have found them incredibly interesting and helpful for staff. With that in mind, I reached out to Sarah Heffern and Kayla Jonas Galvin to see if they would share some thoughts about #builtheritage. I hope you enjoy and that you are [...]

Reprinted with permission from Andersen Windows – original post here. January 31, 2013 by Andersen Pro Views There’s no denying the bold vision and dramatic design of Frank Lloyd Wright’s many works. Preserving and revitalizing his last standing hotel in Mason City, Iowa, was a multi-year effort of false starts, overcoming funding shortfalls and sheer perseverance. [...]