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Reframing the Narrative: The Evolving Nature of Language in Preservation Planning
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Continuing Education Units: AIA - 1.5 LUs | APA - 1.5 CEs*
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Thursday, June 5
12:00pm - 1:30pm Pacific
$0-5 Members | $20 Non-Members
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As preservation professionals work to interpret diverse histories and experiences, the language we use plays a critical role in shaping narratives and promoting inclusion. This session will explore the development and use of an Inclusive Language Guide as a tool to support equity-centered approaches in preservation planning. Through a combination of presentation and discussion, participants will explore the guide’s development, key principles, and lessons learned, along with examples of how it has been applied in real-world projects.
The program aims to spark thoughtful dialogue, encourage self-reflection, and offer practical strategies for incorporating inclusive language into preservation work. By creating a respectful and open space for learning, the session invites participants to engage with curiosity and consideration.
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Preservation in Print: Preventive Conservation for Public Art
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Tuesday, June 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific
FREE
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Join the California Preservation Foundation for Preservation in Print, a free lunchtime series for anyone interested in historic preservation, architecture, planning, history, and related fields. Each one-hour session features a conversation with the author or a key contributor of a recent preservation-related title. There’s no need to read the book in advance—whether you’ve read every page, browsed the photos, or are simply curious, you’re invited to join.
This month, we will highlight Preventive Conservation for Public Art by Katharine Untch, a passionate and highly respected conservator with over 30 years of experience in preserving cultural heritage. This insightful guide is invaluable for anyone in the public art arena: artists, fabricators, public arts policymakers, commissioners and committee members, managers, developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, maintenance providers, heritage preservationists, and conservators.
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My Path to Preservation: Insights from a Landscape Architect
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Tuesday, July 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific
FREE
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Join the California Preservation Foundation for our My Path to Preservation series, a webinar program with the goal of sharing insights with students, interns, graduates, emerging professionals, and anyone interested in a career in preservation, to learn about the variety of pathways and opportunities available.
This month we will be joined by Laurie Matthews, FASLA, Director of Preservation Planning + Design at MIG and adjunct professor at the University of Oregon. A nationally recognized expert on cultural landscapes, Laurie has led preservation efforts at iconic sites like Yosemite, Point Reyes, and Crater Lake. She believes landscape preservation means managing—not stopping—change, and brings a deep appreciation for the layered stories landscapes reveal.
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Bootcamp: Understanding and Managing Cultural Landscapes
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Thursday, July 17th and July 24th
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Join us for a two-part bootcamp exploring the fundamentals and complexities of cultural landscapes. In part one, practitioners will cover core terminology, methodology, treatment strategies, and documentation techniques used to study and evaluate landscapes. Part two offers a deeper dive into assessing landscape integrity, planning for change, and understanding the relationship between built features and their broader environmental and cultural contexts.
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Keep and eye our for more details and a registration link.
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Learning California History Through Landmarks
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Thursday, July 31
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific
FREE
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Join CPF as we host LA history blogger Etan Rosenbloom (EtanDoesLA.com) for an exploration of California history through its historic landmarks. Etan is on a mission to visit all 600+ Los Angeles County sites on the National Register of Historic Places, and his journey has taken him from beachsides to mountaintops, architectural masterpieces to Native American rock art, speakeasies to Spanish missions.
In this program, Etan will share some of his favorite historic spots in LA, with a special emphasis on places intertwined with the broader history of California. He’ll also discuss the challenges of approaching history through the lens of physical places—and why landmarks are such powerful tools for understanding the past and how communities continue to evolve.
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DONATE
Every donation is meaningful. Your generosity enables CPF to do incredible work with a small staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Your support makes this possible!
MAKE A DONATION
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We thank our annual sponsors, who support our education programs throughout the year, including our Education Sponsor, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
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 As summer kicks off, I’m energized by the momentum we’ve built and excited about what lies ahead in preservation. In May, Preserve Nevada unveiled its 2025 list of the state’s Most Endangered Historic Places—a strong reminder of the importance of our preservation efforts. Sites like the Huntridge Theater, La Concha Motel, and Reno’s Bethel AME Church tell stories that deserve to be preserved and shared.
At NPF, we’ve been committed to telling those stories—often by walking them. Our neighborhood walking tours, especially in places like the Historic Huntridge District, offer people a direct connection to the architecture, culture, and community that have shaped Las Vegas. We believe preservation isn’t just about saving buildings—it’s about deepening our sense of place and strengthening community identity.
Don’t forget, Oral History Happy Hour is this Friday!  We’ll be talking about growing up in Las Vegas, so bring your best stories—and maybe a friend or two. And in August, get ready for our 80s Mall Wall walking tour at the Boulevard Mall. Bust out the neon, tease that hair, and let’s take a stroll through the history of malls, Vegas-style.
Thank you for being part of this work.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMMING
Don’t Forget—This Friday! Oral History Happy Hour Returns
Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5PM $20
Tickets at nevadapreservation.org
This month, we’re diving into what it was like to grow up in Las Vegas! Your ticket includes one complimentary drink, and Happy Hour food and cocktails will be available for purchase. We’ll end the night with an open mic.  Bring your best Vegas memory to share and then stick around for cocktails, conversation, and community.
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PRESERVATION SPOTLIGHT
Preserve Nevada Releases 2025 List of Nevada’s Most Endangered Historic Places
In recognition of Historic Preservation Month, Preserve Nevada unveiled its 2025 list of the state’s most endangered historic places—highlighting eleven irreplaceable sites at risk of being lost to neglect, development, or underfunding. This year’s list features significant landmarks such as the La Concha Motel and the Huntridge and Lear Theaters, along with culturally important sites like Reno’s Bethel AME Church, Sparks’ 1904 machine shop, and the Nishikida Laundry in Gardnerville. Also included are Hannah’s Cabin at Lake Tahoe, the Nevada Northern Railway Depot in Ely, and endangered frontier cemeteries across the state. Broader preservation challenges—such as the deterioration of historic school buildings, the fading of Basque arborglyphs, and the continued decline of Nevada’s historical markers—are also addressed. These places represent vital stories from Nevada’s past, including Black, Japanese-American, and immigrant histories. Preserve Nevada urges community members, officials, and advocates to help protect these threatened places before they disappear. To view the full list, visit 2025 Preserve Nevada’s 11 Most Endangered List.
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NPF'S LEGACY: PAST PROJECTS
At NPF, we believe the best way to experience Las Vegas history is by walking it. Since day one, our walking tours have brought the stories of our city’s neighborhoods to life—block by block. One of our favorites is the Historic Huntridge District walking tour, where we explore Las Vegas’ very first tract-home subdivision, built during World War II to house defense workers. Along the way, you’ll spot mid-century gems like Transitional Ranches and Streamline Moderne beauties, and hear how architecture, community planning, and even military history helped shape the city we know today. Walking these streets and sharing the stories behind the buildings, NPF helps tell Las Vegas’ history and shows how preservation can bring people together and strengthen our community.
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VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT
Rachael’s roots run deep in the Las Vegas Valley—born at Sunrise Hospital, her family spans generations of locals. Her grandfather owned Main Street Auto Sales in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and her maternal grandmother was UNLV’s first female graphic designer. After years of dreaming, Rachael found herself living in the Huntridge neighborhood, raising her children in a home filled with mid-century charm and neighborhood magic.
When COVID-19 closed her longtime hair salon, Rachael decided to follow her passion for history and went back to school. In 2022, her friend Doris invited Rachael to lead a walking tour for the Nevada Preservation Foundation—and that marked the beginning of her journey with NPF. “The Huntridge Theater was my haunt as a teenager, and at the time, I was literally living in its shadow,” she says. “Talk about a full-circle moment.”
Though she briefly moved to Oklahoma for a Craftsman dream, Las Vegas pulled her back. Today, she and her husband are restoring a 1963 Palmer & Krisel in Paradise Palms. “As we hurl into the future a mile a minute,” Rachael says, “I’m just hoping to help preserve a little history along the way. Holy cannolis, I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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A LOOK AHEAD
Coming in August: 80s Mall Wall Walking Tour at the Boulevard Mall
Join us for a guided walking tour inside the Boulevard Mall, Nevada’s first indoor, climate-controlled shopping center. Discover how this iconic space shaped Las Vegas’ suburban growth and 1980s retail culture—and don’t forget to wear your best 1980s outfit for a stroll through the mall!
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