reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day
reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day
Podcast Description
Welcome to reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day, where what's old is new again! In each episode, Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, chats with key figures to discover what it takes to save Colorado's most iconic architecture through adaptive reuse. What did it used to be? What is it now? How did this happen? It's history and heritage for all! Brought to you by History Colorado.
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The show centers on the themes of architectural preservation and adaptive reuse, featuring discussions on various historic buildings in Colorado. Episodes cover specific projects like transforming the Denver VA Medical Center into housing, repurposing Pancratia Hall Lofts, and converting the Montrose Potato Growers Building into a community marketplace, thereby highlighting both historical context and modern implications.
Welcome to reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day, where what’s old is new again! In each episode, Colorado’s State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, chats with key figures to discover what it takes to save Colorado’s most iconic architecture through adaptive reuse. What did it used to be? What is it now? How did this happen? It’s history and heritage for all! Brought to you by History Colorado.
Ann Tonia and Brandon Weiss got together with Dawn DiPrince, Colorado’s State Historic Preservation Officer, to share the story behind their evolving project at Fawn Hollow in Loveland, Colorado. The property features expansive garden space and a unique WWII-era double-barreled Quonset hut with a rich past—from a convenience store to the beloved Bohemian Cottage restaurant. Together, they discuss how to honor that legacy while reimagining the space for a new chapter. From navigating preservation requirements and complex paperwork to collaborating with local organizations, Ann Tonia and Brandon offer an inside look at the challenges and rewards of adaptive reuse. They also reveal their vision for the future, including a self-pour tap house surrounded by expansive gardens, designed to bring people together and foster community.
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