The New York Times – T Magazine:
By reimagining an apartment inside a storied palazzo, the designer Paola Moretti both preserved its history and gave it a bold new chapter.
Category: Historic Buildings and Sites
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Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past
The New York Times – Travel:
Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look.
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In Scotland, Coastal Living Beckons at a Golfing Hot Spot
The New York Times – Travel:
Since the late 17th century, when Archerfield House was built, the East Lothian area has been a desired locale to lay roots and swing iron.
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A Lighthouse to Call Your Own
The New York Times – Travel:
A weekend at a family hostel in a light station on the California coast is filled with tide-pooling, stargazing and marking time by the beacon’s flash.
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In Cairo, a Mansion Where the Layers of History Show Through
The New York Times – T Magazine:
A couple has restored and reimagined a nearly decimated building as a home and a cultural hub, revealing the complexity of the city’s past.
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The Tale of a Clock and the Family That Cares for It
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende, the Vázquezes have maintained the town clock for four decades.
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In Spain, a Family Home Is Restored With One Principle: Do No Harm
The New York Times – T Magazine:
A 14th-generation owner is reviving his ancestral wine estate in Galicia by doing as little as possible.
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Albert Okura, ‘Chicken Man’ Who Saved a Ghost Town, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Travel:
He built a California fast-food chain, opened a McDonald’s museum and restored a historic town on Route 66, a road for which he harbored a special interest.
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8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History
The New York Times – Travel:
Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American history as a whole.