Projects

Bonsall Field Barn Project - Project dedicated to the conservation and rebuilding of approximately 120 ancient field barns on Bonsall Moor, Derbyshire, England.
http://www.bonsallfieldbarnproject.org

Old Brewhouse - Project to convert the Italianate former Olympia Brewhouse in Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington, USA into a regional arts and cultural center. Includes an explanatory drawing, photographs and proposal (in pdf format).
http://www.oldbrewhouse.org

Cardigan Townscape Heritage Initiative - A programme by Ceredigion County Council with support from other bodies to regenerate historic buildings within this Welsh town. Includes examples of properties before and after renovation, and tips on looking after historic buildings.
http://www.cardigan-heritage.co.uk/

Copped Hall Trust - Seeks to restore what is at present the burnt out shell of a fine Georgian mansion in Essex, England. Details of the trust, history, education and future.
http://www.coppedhalltrust.org.uk/

John's Modern Cabins News - News of historic preservation efforts on Route 66, "the Main Street of America". John's Modern Cabins is an old tourist court just a few miles south of Rolla, Missouri.
http://www.missouri66.org/preservation.html

Deutsche Welle: Celebrating Dresden's Frauenkirche - Destroyed during the final months of World War II, Dresden's Baroque Church of Our Lady has been rebuilt to its former glory during the past decade, serving as a symbol of reconciliation in reunited Germany. <small>(October 28, 2005)</small>
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,1754012,00.html

Marmaduke Forster House - This Victorian house in Pleasantville , NY, was restored and revived to become an award-winning office space. Includes history and images.
http://www.marmadukeforsterhouse.com/

West Baden Springs Hotel - The major public areas of this magnificent structure have been restored to their 1917 grandeur by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and CFC Incorporated.
http://www.cookgroup.com/historic_landmarks/

BBC Restoration - A TV series which asks viewers to vote for which one of 30 historic British buildings should be restored. Information about the buildings and instructions on how to donate.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/programmes/restoration/

The McPike Mansion - House in Alton, Illinois, built in 1869 to designs by Lucas Pfeiffenberger. History, restoration progress, paranormal claims, events, media mentions and visitor information.
http://www.mcpikemansion.com

Historic Lawrence Barn - The Lawrence Barn in Hollis, New Hampshire, is a double English-style timber-framed barn with yet a third addition, one of perhaps a half-dozen still remaining in New England. It is to be reconstructed as community center.
http://lawrencebarn.tripod.com/

The Read House - This Federal style house in Illinois, built in 1847, needs to be saved. Owners Wade and Tara Scharlau present its history and solicit donations towards its preservation.
http://www.ourschoolbytes.com/ReadHouse

Church House, South Tawton, Devon - Follows the restoration project on this 15th-century community building. Also gives details of facilities provided for educational visits, exhibitions, and other communal events.
http://www.thechurchhouse.org.uk/

The Old Bridge of Mostar - General Engineering explains its restoration of this elegant historic bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and offers free CD-ROMs of its plan for the restoration of the town of Mostar.
http://www.gen-eng.florence.it/starimost/

Conserving Tibetan Monasteries - The China Exploration and Research Society and Kham Aid Foundation provide information on their project to repair Buddhist monasteries and their mural paintings.
http://www.asianart.com/cers/

Barn Again! - A US program to preserve historic farm buildings sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Successful Farming magazine. Articles, awards, photo tour, bibliography.
http://www.agriculture.com/ag/category.jhtml?categoryid=/templatedata/ag/category/data/agbarnagainchannel.xml

Our Victorian House - Restoration and renovation of a Victorian house in Kirkcaldy, Scotland.
http://www.victorian-house.com

Steins Row Restoration - Karl H. Kleen records a historic landmark restoration in progress in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographs and map of these stone row houses built by German immigrants.
http://www.geocities.com/kkleen9/steinsRehab.html

Sacred Stones - Restoration and reconstruction at Vina in California of the 12th century Spanish Cistercian chapter house of Santa Maria de Ovila. Includes a history by Margaret Burke, photographs, and reports in pdf format.
http://sacredstones.org

Chicago Historic Landmark - Aims to preserve the neo-classical Church of Shrine of Christ the King in Chicago. Includes a history, description of its present state, details of the restoration plans, and how to donate.
http://www.historic-landmark.org

Arnett-Fullen House - Kate Remley and Dylan Williams introduce this fanciful Victorian Gothic-Revival house in Boulder Colorado. Includes history, historic and modern photographs, and the story of the renovations.
http://www.freewebs.com/arnett-fullenhouse/

Weedpatch Camp - The Arvin Federal Government Camp for migrant workers was portrayed as Weedpatch Camp in John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath". Information about the preservation of the camp, photographs and history are provided.
http://www.weedpatchcamp.com/

The Acroplis Restoration Project - The restoration of the ancient monuments on the hill in the heart of Athens, Greece. An illustrated description of the damage and destruction suffered by the monuments, methods of intervention and progress reports.
http://ysma.culture.gr/

Save the Bowen - Aims to save the historic Bowen building of the Bartonville State Hospital, Illinois. Includes plans and photographs.
http://www.savethebowen.com

Nelson's Column Restoration 2006 - Describes the conservation and repair of the statue of Nelson in Trafalgar Square, London, and associated stonework by the firm, David Ball Restoration Ltd (DBR). Photographs with slideshow, the project, history and the team.
http://www.nelsons-column.co.uk/

Harris and Pearson Office Buildings - Restoration project of the office buildings of the former Harris and Pearson Brickworks in Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, West Midlands. Includes recollections of former workers.
http://www.harrisandpearson.info/

The Winsford Trust - Aims to raise funds to restore the Winsford Cottage Hospital, which is an arts and crafts building in Devon, England, designed by Charles F. A. Voysey. Includes photographs and original plans.
http://www.winsfordtrust.org.uk

The Westcott House Foundation - Preserving a house built around 1904 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Mission, biography of Wright, the history and restoration of the house, features and links.
http://www.westcotthouse.org

The Restoration of the Church of the Transfiguration in Kizhi - Kizhi state open-air museum reserve includes a detailed schedule of the restoration of the main church on the island of Kizhi - the Church of the Transfiguration.
http://kizhi.karelia.ru/carpenter_world/index_e.htm