we're taking a step back in time to explore the home of Dr. Myron Gustin Fincher. A class from the College of Home Economics at Cornell...

May 2024 Preservation Month, 106 E Court St and Ithaca's long history of preserving notable architecture.

On September 19th,  Historic Ithaca hosted its annual Preservation Awards, celebrating the achievements in historic preservation.

As the leaves begin to turn and a crisp autumn breeze fills the air, we at Work Preserve are excited to share our recent accomplishments...

We're thrilled to introduce Monica, our new Work Preserve Trainer, who joined us on May 13, 2024. Monica brings a wealth of experience...

Did you know? The building currently known as the Colonial Building on the Ithaca Commons has a rich and varied history. One of its most...

In June of 2024 we were graced with perfect weather for our walking tour, celebrating Ithaca’s rich LGBTQ+ print culture. It was...

At Significant Elements, we pride ourselves on nurturing creativity and craftsmanship through our Work Preserve Program. Our participants...

Today we celebrate the legacy of Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, a beacon of education and community in Ithaca!

We're thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team here at Significant Elements: Alison Shaff! Alison brings with her a wealth of...

It’s Deaf History Month! Did you know that Rockefeller Hall is where Dr. Frederick Bedell developed his revolutionary Mechanical Ear...

March is Women's History Month and this week we explore the fascinating history of "The Home" at 514 South Aurora St. Built in 1876 by...

Jayminson (Jay) was matched with the Work Preserve through the TST BOCES Program. Every morning Jay would arrive at school and be...

Many of you will remember Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 and the devastating flooding that accompanied the heavy rainfall. All across the...

In the realm of local history and historic preservation, there are unsung heroes who work diligently behind the scenes to ensure that the...

Our Work Preserve Summer Program is in full swing. Four participants under the age of 16 join us for our 6-week program. They’re...

Greetings, advocates of education, sustainability, and historic preservation! Allow us to introduce you to Henny Angkasa, a passionate...

On March 7, 2023, the Tompkins County Legislature honored Carol Kammen, who resigned as County Historian, after twenty-two years in that...

Elijah came to us this fall from Rwanda by way of Missouri with a straight forward goal: learn to farm. Although we didn't have the...

Historic Ithaca is a partner in the network CR0WD (Circularity, Reuse and Zero Waste Development), a group working on deconstruction best...