Practical Preservation

Practical Preservation


Latest Episodes

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Neil Rippingale of NR Stonecraft
July 15, 2021

On this week’s episode we speak with Neil Rippingale of NR Stonecraft about the history and craft of dry stone.  You can contact Neil via email at neilrippingale@aol.com.   On this week’s episode we s

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Rory Brennan of Plaster Magic
July 08, 2021

Rory Brennan of Plaster Magic joined the podcast today to discuss his unique products and why repairing is often a better (and easier!) option than replacing, especially when it comes to plaster.   Yo

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Sarah Marsom, Heritage Resource Consultant
July 01, 2021

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Sarah Marsom, Heritage Resource Consultant. We discussed how changes in communication during the pandemic have opened up resources to thos

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Alyssa Frystak of PlaceEconomics
June 24, 2021

On this week’s episode, we spoke with Alyssa Frystak of PlaceEconomics about the benefits of deconstruction, and how data can be used to preserve historic neighborhoods and affordable housing. You can

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Candacy Taylor of Taylor Made Culture
June 17, 2021

This week on the podcast, we spoke with Candacy Taylor of Taylor Made Culture. We discussed The Green Book, and Ms. Taylor’s latest project documenting Green Book sites across the country. We also dis

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Katia McGuirk of Moravian Pottery and Tileworks
June 10, 2021

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Katia McGuirk of Moravian Pottery and Tileworks. Katia talked about the history of Moravian and how tile making technology has evolved to

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Matthew Metcalf of Bucks County Community College, Historic Preservation Programs and Natalie Henshaw of The Campaign for Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland
June 03, 2021

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast we spoke with Matthew Metcalf of the Bucks County Community College Historic Preservation program, and Natalie Henshaw of the Campaign for Historic Trad