Facadism is a practice where the facade of a structure is preserved with a new building constructed around or behind it. During the latter half of the 20th century, facadism has been used as a type of compromise solution between developers seeking higher densities and preservationist desiring to preserve a community's historic sense of place and/or buildings of aesthetic or historic interest. Here are six examples of facadism involving a mix of uses across the country. Read More
The First Baptist Church is in the midst of appealing a demolition denial decision that could result in 125 West Church Street being preserved through the local landmarking process. However, the church is not the first property owner to object to the demolition of historic structures under their ownership. Here are nine downtown buildings still standing today that were locally landmarked against their owner's wishes. Read More
Before chains like Walmart, Publix, Winn-Dixie and Whole Foods dominated the grocery business, these names once anchored shopping centers and street corners throughout our cities. Read More
