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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
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.
Join us on this episode of reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day as we explore the incredible transformation of the historic Walsenburg Mercantile. Host Dawn DiPrince sits down with local entrepreneur Arica Andreatta to discuss how this century-old landmark was reimagined into a vibrant community hub featuring eighty local vendors, a bustling deli, and charming living spaces that is turning a familiar industrial building into a community gathering spot. Discover how this inspiring adaptive reuse project is fueling economic growth and reigniting deep-rooted hometown pride in Southern Colorado. It is a powerful story of how preserving our architectural past can build a brighter, more connected future for the entire community.

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.