James H. Johnson, one of Rochester, New York’s most unique mid-20th-century architects, is famous for his signature Organic Modernist style. Johnson is responsible for designing the “Mushroom House” in Perinton,
Following over a decade of revitalization efforts that transformed the built environment in their historic main street districts, municipal and community leaders in Perry, Mount Morris and Geneseo, New York
Lee Bey is a photographer, writer, lecturer and consultant whose work deals in the documentation and interpretation of the built environment—and the often complex political, social and racial forces that
They say “fools rush in” and in our case, it’s true. The April Fools just couldn’t wait until April 1st to mess around with our revered Stone-Tolan House Historic Site.
It’s that time of year, when pundits, news outlets, and TV shows look back on the year in review, when Facebook and Twitter feeds are filled with best-of lists. So
On Giving Tuesday, November 27th, the Rochester community comes together to ROC the Day, and we need YOU to join us. It’s 24 hours of unbridled community giving. And it’s your
We are now accepting proposals for educational sessions at the NY Statewide Preservation Conference! The Conference returns to Rochester, NY April 25-27, 2019. Priorities for 2019: Sessions that include diverse
UPDATE: A new press conference has been scheduled for Thursday, 6/14 at 2:00 PM on the sidewalk outside of Parrot Hall. On Thursday, 6/14 at 2:00 PM, The Landmark Society of
Written by Caitlin Meives, The Landmark Society’s Preservation Planner The Landmark Society went “green” long before reusable shopping bags, LEED certification, and organic shampoo became popular: historic preservation is the
ADVOCACY ALERT – We need your help! As many of our members and followers may know, New York State is lucky enough to have two excellent state historic tax credit programs:
