The Memories That Led to Stepheny, the Preservationist

1800 Asbury Ave - Evanston, IL. Before I ever knew the word โ€œpreservation,โ€I knew how it felt to love a house.To love a neighborhood.To love a way of life shaped by streets, seasons, and sidewalks. I grew up in Evanston, Illinois, where winter blanketed the world in white silence.Iโ€™d sit on the radiator cover in … Continue reading The Memories That Led to Stepheny, the Preservationist

Why Main Street Memories Deserve a Place in Preservation

Two small momentsโ€”one in a movie theater, one on a London street, remind me that what we preserve aren't just buildings, but stories that happened in just the right place, at just the right time, and they become a kind of personal landmark. Iโ€™ve always loved the movie 84 Charing Cross Road, the quiet affection … Continue reading Why Main Street Memories Deserve a Place in Preservation