Historic Buildings and Sites – Page 17

On Patmos, in Greece, a Very Old House Gets a Colorful New Life

Two designers returned a historic dwelling to its roots, removing everything contemporary — then adding an internationally inflected spirit of their own.

By Kurt Soller Bastian Achard and Christopher Garis

Historic Buildings and Sites Jewels and Jewelry Louvre Museum Museums Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris, France) Paris (France) Treasure Troves

In Paris, Notre-Dame’s Treasures Are on Display

Curators say examination of some pieces after the cathedral’s 2019 fire turned up notable surprises.

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California Historic Buildings and Sites Lowell Observatory (Flagstaff, Ariz) Mount Wilson Observatory Pollution San Jose (Calif) Space and Astronomy Stars and Galaxies Telescopes and Observatories Travel and Vacations

Gazing Into the Past and Future at Historic Observatories

As ever-larger telescopes are launched into space or built at high-altitude sites, these observatories still have wonders to share with visitors and astronomers alike.

By Kim Beil

Deaths (Obituaries) Hill, Joe (1946-2023) Historic Buildings and Sites Memorabilia and Souvenirs Shopping and Retail South Street Seaport (Manhattan, NY)

Joe Hill, Swashbuckling South Street Seaport Merchant, Dies at 76

His cluttered store selling nautical bric-a-brac was a last link to Lower Manhattan’s seafaring history, before giving way to a tide of “shopping mall” stores.

By Adam Nossiter