"Big Fancy Houses are a Gateway Drug": Caitlin Mee Kicks off Historic Preservation Month

05/08/23 • 58 min

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In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss which inspection professionals to call during the old home buying process.

And later, Georgia-based preservationist Caitlin Mee kicks off National Historic Preservation Month on True Tales From Old Houses. Caitlin, also known as The Preservation Peach on Instagram, shares her path to the academic side of preservation. She also explains her passion for moving the focus away from big fancy houses in favor of celebrating the architectural relevance of modest historic homes and the cultural contributions of the people who lived there then and now.

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In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss which inspection professionals to call during the old home buying process.

To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.

WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS

Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.

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