Web Directory

» 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/

» 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/

» 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

» 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

» 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/

» 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

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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.
   http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,1754012,00.html

» 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/

» 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/

» Indiana Landmarks Preservation Initiatives
   A number of networking and interest groups working on specific preservation issues in the state of Indiana, providing a forum for sharing information and expertise.
   http://www.historiclandmarks.org/AboutUs/Initiatives/Pages/

» 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

» 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/

» 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/

» 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

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

» 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

» Save Ally Pally
   A joint initiative by the Alexandra Palace Charitable Trust and the BBC to redevelop Alexandra Palace in North London, UK as a media campus for the knowledge age.
   http://www.saveallypally.com/

» Save the Bowen
   Aims to save the historic Bowen building of the Bartonville State Hospital, Illinois. Includes plans and photographs.
   http://www.savethebowen.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://www.acropolisofathens.gr/restoration.html

» 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

» 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/

» 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

» 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

» 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 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/

» 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/