Month: March 2013
Munsell v. The Color Orange
First developed at the turn of the 20th century, Munsell color tools are used for producing physical color standards across a wide range of industries and disciplines to communicate color easily and accurately. Often Preservationist and Conservators use the Munsell Color… Read More ›
Merci Train Car Update
Back in June 2011 we shared some pictures of the French 40 & 8 (aka the Merci) Car being moved from behind the War Memorial & Old Capitol to its new home nearby, beside the GM&O Depot. Earlier this week,… Read More ›
Deupree’s Historic Homes: Mount Salus
The building is fashioned after the style of the old English manor-houses: square built, with wide windows, broad, heavy doors, and solid floors. The doors bear the marks of spurs and bayonets made by Grant’s soldiers as they tried in vain to force their way into stores and mansion, when on the raid from Vicksburg to Jackson in 1863.
Construction at the Governor’s Mansion
According to the MDAH website, the Governor’s Mansion (1839-42, William Nichols) will be closed to tours from April through August as it undergoes some needed infrastrastructure upgrades. The Mississippi Governor’s Mansion is in the midst of a project to help… Read More ›
Crystal Springs Tomatropolis: Henry La Cagnina’s Harvest
Crystal Springs, Mississippi was once known as the “Tomatropolis of the World” (and had a big tomato-shaped sign to prove it) and was the largest shipper of tomatoes in the United States (LaTricia M. Nelson-Easley. 2007. Images of America: Copiah… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 3-25-2013
March is flying by – even if we have to deal with some winter-like temps again. Just a handful of stories from this week, but all good news for a chilly morning: Starting in Natchez where good reports on the… Read More ›
Apply to be the Best of the South!
If you’re an architect, contractor, or historic building owner, you might be interested in the following call for nominations from the Southeastern Society of Architectural Historians, which gives out an award to the best historic preservation project in the Southeast… Read More ›
How Do You See MissPres
As we continue to refine our new look, would you make a commitment of five seconds or less to answer our little poll? Thank you kindly!
Happy Rosenwald Day!
March 22 is to be observed as Rosenwald School Day in Mississippi in the 3,416 negro schools of the state, when special programs covering all phases of negro education and community endeavor will be presented.
Deupree’s Historic Homes: Greenwood
Today’s post is a reprint from Mrs. N.D. Deupree’s “Some Historic Homes of Mississippi,” from Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society, Vol. VI (1902). One mile northwest of Clinton in Hinds county, on a beautiful slope covered with forest trees… Read More ›
New Exhibit at the Old Capitol
If you’re in downtown Jackson beween now and and July 7, be sure to stop in to the Old Capitol Museum and spend some time with the “Photo History of Jackson” now on exhibit. According to the MDAH website: The… Read More ›
Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture
This video is a trailer for the film “Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture.” Released in 2010, this interesting film discusses Ocean Springs, Mississippi resident Louis Sullivan’s career and philosophies. Unfortunately, like most scholarly work on Sullivan, it does not… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 3-18-2013
If the calendar full of events didn’t tip me off that Spring was just around the corner, the delightful layer of yellow on my car assures it. Before everyone gets out to enjoy the weather and visit our favorite historic… Read More ›
Time for a Change
Over the weekend, we’re going to be fiddling around behind the scenes here on MissPres hopefully to bring a new look to the blog. Back when we switched to this format in 2011, we wanted to create a site that… Read More ›
2013 Grants for Rosenwald Schools
The National Trust has announced a new round of grants up to $20,000 for Rosenwald Schools. Applications are due April 15, 2013.
More Springtime Events for Your Consideration
Jackson in the Civil War, The Black Russian, and Forrest Cooper’s Jackson postcards–something for everyone in the next week!
Come Hear About Architect James Reily Gordon!
You may recall a year or so ago, we announced the publication of a book about Texas-based architect J.R. Gordon, who designed a few Mississippi landmarks in his career, including courthouses in Copiah and Wilkinson counties and a city hall… Read More ›
Spring Pilgrimage 2013 Rolls Around
Spring Pilgrimage time is upon us, and here’s a list of all the known Mississippi home tours, along with a few out-of-state that you might be interested in. Old house and architecture buffs should be first in line for pilgrimage tickets each year.
Deupree’s Historic Homes: Eagle’s Nest
The home of James L. Alcorn, in Coahoma county, received its name in a most natural way; an eagle had built her nest for many years in a large cottonwood tree in a field adjoining the park which surrounds the residence.
“Harping” On About Water Meter Covers
With carnival over for another year I’ve bagged up all my beads and recycled them. But I have one throw this year that I’ll be holding on to. On Joe Cain day (is it Joe Cain day if it’s not… Read More ›
The Living New Deal Project
The Living New Deal Project, University of California-Berkeley, is an ambitious project with two primary goals: to map and describe every New Deal Project in the United States in one location, easily accessible to people, and to publicize how we… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 3-4-2013
February flew by – and now that it’s March, we’ll expect to start seeing news about Spring Pilgrimages and other festivals in historic downtowns popping up around the state. I didn’t see any of these stories this week, but here’s… Read More ›
Truman’s White House Renovation
It’s become popular Hollywood sport to show the destruction of the White House in almost every disaster movie. But check out these real life photographs from the National Archives of the gutted building during the Truman renovation in 1950. Be warned, when… Read More ›
Preservation in Mississippi 