Posted in: Building Language Building Language: Facadism

Facadism. Our next preservation related Building Language term, in honor of Preservation Month, is facadism. The term facadism occurs when a construction project “saves” the historic façade (or front) of a structure, but demolishes the...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Favorite Friday: The Margaret, South Meridian

I don’t get down there often, but when I do, I find I’m so compelled by the few older commercial buildings that remain somewhat intact. This one has an Italian restaurant–right near I-70 and I...

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