Episode #96: "Big Fancy Houses are a Gateway Drug": Caitlin Mee Kicks off Historic Preservation Month

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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Mentioned in this Episode

• Explore Buffalo - Walking tours in Buffalo, NY
• The Merch run and the 100th episode giveaways will be live on Friday, May 12. Please check back.
• American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA)
• American Small House Style (AKA Minimal Traditional)
• Follow Caitlin Mee, The Preservation Peach, on Instagram

Thank you for listening to True Tales From Old Houses.

Until next time,