The Sahara Hotel closes tomorrow, Monday, May 16th at 2:00 pm. Having gone from big plans of restoration to succumbing to the bad economy, they just couldn’t keep it afloat any longer and it’s closing it’s doors.
The Sahara has a colorful history and it was here the Beatles stayed when they played the Convention [...]
Just a reminder, if you have a home worth showing off:
The Indiana Modern “Stewardship Award” (for preserving an MCM)
The Indiana Modern “Rescue Award” (for restoring/saving an MCM)
Visit Baz’s post to check out all the information and to get info on how to enter
Entries are due on April 29th, 2011. Winners will be [...]
I was thinking about renovating this morning – mainly because we’re at a lull on projects until we have some money drop in our lap! But I was looking at some real estate ads in Palm Springs (pretty much the mid-century capital) and one mentioned that the kitchen had been “ruined” in an [...]
Doors Open Denver this year is highlighting Modern and Mid-Century Architecture with:
MODERN ARCHITECTURE: 50’s & Beyond
FREE EVENT April 16-17, 2011
Event Headquarters
Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop (located inside)
Open 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Be sure to click through the link to get not only a self-guided walking tour or to sign up for the guided [...]
Baz over at Atomic Indy, has all the info necessary to become one of the first time ever Mods to be awarded in these two awards categories.
The Indiana Modern “Stewardship Award” (for preserving an MCM)
The Indiana Modern “Rescue Award” (for restoring/saving an MCM)
Visit his post to check out all the information and to [...]
As much as I love the Denver Metro area, it lags behind in some areas, and one is being able to designate this house as a landmark so it can be saved!
Photos as published on The Denver Eye (there are more photos there by the way!):
Gorgeous, isn’t it?
The Wallbank House in Belcaro, a 1958 Usonian-design [...]
A couple of months ago, my husband and I took our kids (and my in-laws) to New Mexico. In travelling we realized how many awesome 50′s motels are out there that are dated, but with a little love (and a website to get travellers there) would be great stops for many money-saving families out there!
So, [...]
Read all about it here. I think the important thing going forward is to educate legislators on these buildings. My understanding is the buildings didn’t “fit into their plan” but if a victorian or other historic structure was in the way, they would change the plan.
According to Shannon Stanbro,
Denver is in immediate danger of losing two Victor Hornbein/ Ed White Usonian buildings. No matter where you live, please email City Council this afternoon and tell them why Preservation Matters! Tomorrow will be too late…
Contact the Denver City council!
More information on the buildings that are involved can be found in a [...]
Ok, if you’re in Huntington, PA or nearby I want you to go check this out or the article is here too:
http://foodio54.com/blog/?p=157
Send me photos! There HAS to be a 1950′s mid century nut out there who will take it…someone?
