MissPres may have been off last week (and showing some fun vacation post cards), but the news didn’t stop. In fact, with the cooler weather, I think preservation related news and events are just starting to heat up. October is… Read More ›
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MissPres News Roundup 9-13-2011
The nicer temps last week made me yearn for Fall – and I hope the weather is nice for all of us to plan trips to Fall Pilgrimages that are on the calendar and/or to see places likely to end… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 8-30-2011
A lot of the news this past week focused on the East Coast and Hurricane Irene – which made me (and probably a lot of you as well) remember that the Katrina anniversary was yesterday; hence no post in memory… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 8-15-2011
This week’s Roundup makes me feel like I’m in a bad sequel to a previous summer blockbuster film like Jaws: The Revenge. Okay, so maybe comparing it to one of the worst films ever made exaggerates this week’s news a… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 7-25-2011
While we’ve been reading about Mound Bayou and playing our 8th Round of Name This Place, here’s what’s been going on in Preservation News around the state: First, news from the Dispatch in Columbus where the local commission is looking… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 7-11-2011
I know our fearless leader is going on vacation, so there will be some guest posts this week and everyone should get ready for the next Name This Place Contest to start next week. With that, here’s the news: First,… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 6-13-2011
Wow – it’s been about a month since our last Round-up. Before we delve into catching up on the news, don’t forget to vote in the latest 101 Places poll and in the National Trust’s “This Place Matters Community Challenge”… Read More ›
Mississippi River Flooding Update
Preservation related news around Mississippi was light since our last round-up, which would normally mean Malvaney would catch us all up on the blogosphere. Instead, however, one of our friends at MDAH, Vicki Myers, is giving us at MissPres some… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 5-3-2011
The news was not fun to read this week. Reports from the damage of the tornadoes in Mississippi (and Alabama of course) are still coming in, with new information added each day. We’ll keep on it and report what we… Read More ›
2011 CLG Grants Announced
I had a quiet Easter and enjoyed getting outside in the beautiful late Spring weather. Take advantage of it while it lasts, because it won’t last much longer. Over the weekend, I checked in on the MDAH website and found… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 4-4-2011
There’s just one week left to get your votes in for the Central Poll. If you’ve already used up your votes at home and work, then it’s time to spread the word to others to do the same. And I… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 3-28-2011
If you’re not into “March Madness” (or if the bracket you filled out for the office pool was shot after the first round), don’t forget that MissPres has our own version going on with the latest voting round to whittle… Read More ›
Photographer Joseph Molitor’s 1952 Trip to Mississippi
To follow up on yesterday’s post regarding Architectural Photographer Joseph W. Molitor, this week is the 59th anniversary of Joseph Molitor’s first trip to Mississippi and what better way to celebrate than to share the buildings he photographed? According to… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 3-14-2011
I plan on some quality time on my patio, reading and enjoying the Spring weather, so I’m jumping right into this week’s news: For those of you keeping track of the calendar, you already know that Pilgrimage started this weekend… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 3-7-2011
Time to take a break from pondering which Northeast MS buildings to vote for and catch up on the news. I think it’s interesting that the Northeast is the focus of our current poll – especially since I was sent… Read More ›
Spring Pilgrimage Time
JRGordon’s note about the pilgrimage in yesterday’s News Roundup reminded me that it is indeed about that time of year. In fact, with the crazily warm weather we’ve been having, it looks like the pilgrimages better get going soon before… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 2-21-2011
I think Spring has sprung in the Magnolia State in the past week or so – which makes me very happy. If you’re like me, you’ve been enjoying the weather – but you may have missed some preservation news. Never… Read More ›
Mississippi Architects and Architecture from “The American School and University” 1928-1934
From 1928, the first year the American School Publishing Corporation in New York began publishing The American School and University: A Yearbook Devoted to the Design, Construction, Equipment, Utilization, and Maintenance of Educational Buildings and Grounds, until the Sixth Annual Edition… Read More ›
Blink Twice and Arlington Might Vanish…
A disastrous fire swept through the attic story of Arlington on September 17th, 2002. The roof was repaired the following year and it was thought that the eventual restoration of the house would follow, if not immediately, then within a… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 1-18-2011
Although this roundup isn’t on our typical day, there’s been enough news this week to go ahead and post one this week. We’ll start with a story that most of you probably already know about – especially if you watched… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 12-20-2010
Happy Holidays MissPres! This will end up being the last Roundup this year – and it’s all pretty good this time. Hopefully, any news that pops up the next two weeks will let the first roundup of the New Year… Read More ›
General Services Administration Historic Building Program
The General Services Administration (or GSA) is the agency tasked with being the landlord for the Federal Government. Established in 1949 they are responsible for construction of new Federal buildings, as well as maintaining many historic Federally owned structures. The… Read More ›
Architect Pics: Harry N. Austin
One architect who’s always been a bit of a mystery to me is Harry N. Austin. I should know more about him because he designed some great Classical landmarks around the state, including the Natchez City Hall, Bryant Hall at… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 12-6-2010
Brrrr . . . it’s cold outside. Grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage and read the latest preservation news from around the state – OH, and don’t forget to weigh in on what buildings should be on the… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 11-29-2010
I was traveling most of this last week, but thanks to the internet was able to keep tabs on preservation news. Believe it or not, December is approaching and so are holiday events in and around historic districts and buildings… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 11-22-2010
Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! Even though we skipped a week for the News Round-Up so Malvaney could catch us up on the blogging world, I’ve been keeping up with the news from around the state. As you’ll see, the Coast… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 11-8-2010
No big intro this week – let’s jump right into the news: The weekly papers covering Waynesboro and Water Valley have recently published stories about how each community is looking at establishing National Register Districts. The meetings local officials have… Read More ›
Preservation in Mississippi 