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Miami Modernism in West Vancouver

March 12, 2021
Written and Photographed by Ken MacIntyre

More and more, it seems, new construction has Mid Century Modern enthusiasts collectively mourning the loss of their favorite vintage buildings. While increasing density continues to threaten many of these…

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Parker Center Tower, a mid century modern office building in L.A. is due for demolition.

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Mid Century Office Building in L.A. to be Demolished in January

December 21, 2018
Written by Jin Hyun

The historical eight-story building was formerly the home of the LAPD headquarters and will be replaced with a brand new 27-story high-rise building.

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Justice Served? Destroyed Bay Area Neutra to Be Rebuilt

February 21, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

The property owner who illegally demolished the 1935 Largent House is appealing a San Francisco planning commission decision mandating that he rebuild the house exactly.

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Furniture Theft from an Iconic L.A. House Sparks Preservation Discussion

February 22, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

USC failed to disclose the theft of several pieces that had been part of Frank Lloyd Wright's Freeman House. Now, they're in hot water with preservationists for not doing more.

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Calling All “Brady Bunch” Fans—HGTV Needs Your Help

March 1, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

The "Very Brady Renovation" has begun, and HGTV is asking fans to help track down some of the iconic furnishings, décor and more from the original 1970s sitcom.

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A Historic Pasadena Home Could be Yours for as Little as $150

March 4, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

For the price of a raffle ticket, you could win Pasadena's historic Kelsey House, a landmark of California modernism.

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This Newly Listed Dart Home Is a Time Capsule

March 14, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

With only two previous owners, this 1950s home built by Midwestern MCM legend Edward Dart showcases many preserved features the architect was known for.

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Saying ‘Goodbye’ to the Legacy of a Female Architectural Icon

March 20, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

One of the few remaining structures of Philadelphia's first licensed female architect, Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher, is scheduled for demolition this year.

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Experimental Eichler: Tour the Restored X-100

March 26, 2019
Written by Lindsay Jarvis and Photography by Sabrina Huang Photography

A striking example of the marriage between innovation and style, the 1956 San Mateo steel-frame Eichler X-100 was built as an experiment in home design. Marty Arbunich—publisher of the Eichler…

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Preservation Corner

Miami Modernism in West Vancouver

Mid Century Office Building in L.A. to be Demolished in January

Justice Served? Destroyed Bay Area Neutra to Be Rebuilt

Furniture Theft from an Iconic L.A. House Sparks Preservation Discussion

Calling All “Brady Bunch” Fans—HGTV Needs Your Help

A Historic Pasadena Home Could be Yours for as Little as $150

This Newly Listed Dart Home Is a Time Capsule

Saying ‘Goodbye’ to the Legacy of a Female Architectural Icon

Experimental Eichler: Tour the Restored X-100

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6 of the Coolest Mid Mod Throw Pillows from Amazon

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