Elizabeth Welch

Satellite view of the White House showing an image on the left where the East Wing is still standing and an image on the right where it's completely demolished

ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today.

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Can Donald Trump demolish parts of the White House The short answer is yes, but like with most things, it's complicated.

I wrote an article about thelack of process that is "allowing" President Trump to tear down the East Wing. I'm also writing a conference paper on the subject and would love to speak to any SMEs on the process of altering or construction on a Section 107 property: elwelch.substack.com/p/can-donald...

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

Can Donald Trump demolish parts of the White House The short answer is yes, but like with most things, it's complicated.

My new Substack article from a preservation student's view: Can Donald Trump demolish parts of the White House? share.google/j82I8ewGzENY...

American institutions don't crumble. But they can be destroyed.

Beyond the Biscuits: Memory, Place, and the Cracker Barrel Redesign It's deeper than décor

New Substack Post! My take on how the Cracker Barrel controversy connects to Historic Preservation.
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Another Milestone This weekend, I mailed off my first Preliminary Interest Form (PIF) to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

This past weekend, I submitted my first PIF for the Virginia Landmarks Register and NRHP completed entirely by myself. I'm not sure what will happen next, but I'm proud to have been able to cross this milestone!
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Thank you so much! I'll be interested in seeing your data on water consumption of data centers. I live in Loudoun County, VA, and not only are data centers encroaching on our historic resources, the rampant development and harm to our environment is visible.

Lafayette Day in Leesburg and the End of the Semester It's been a busy few days!

This weekend, I volunteered for Lafayette Day. I wrote about my experience in my Substack, as well as some of my accomplishments this summer. I'm still on the job hunt, but every day, I'm learning more about the world of historic preservation! open.substack.com/pub/elwelch/...

Shadows of Giants | Elizabeth Welch | Substack Come along with me as I explore the world of Historic Preservation and learn more about the topics and issues currently affecting our built environment today. Click to read Shadows of Giants, by Eliza...

Check out my Substack Shadows of Giants! I write about my journey in learning Historic Preservation, as well as discussions of current topics. elwelch.substack.com

I had an issue with my old account, so I had to reorganize and create this one. Hopefully, I can now participate fully in Bluesky!