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One of the few major cities with no zoning, Houston didn't adopt historic-preservation ordinances until 1995, later than in other U.S. metropolises.
Houston Preserves No Love for Modernist Masterwork Tom Fowler 2012
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The exterior of the oldest portion of Filene's still stands, protected by a historic-preservation designation but awaiting a new use.
New Tower Would Fill Boston's Scar Eliot Brown 2012
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Leaders of the state's community college system and history foundation, which receive money from casino taxes, said the loss of the tax revenue would force them to trim programs such as student scholarships and historic-preservation efforts.
No Dice for Casino Tax Cut Stephanie Simon 2011
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"I think Rand Paul is a dangerous person," said Carolyn Brooks, 65, a historic-preservation consultant.
Fear, frustration reign at the polls Sandhya Somashekhar 2010
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"I think Rand Paul is a dangerous person," said Carolyn Brooks, 65, a historic-preservation consultant who voted in a historic Baptist church.
Election 2010: In Ky. Senate race, voters send message David A. Fahrenthold 2010
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First priority, said Cox, the historic-preservation manager in Alexandria, is to make sure they are anchored securely.
How to soften the transition from sidewalk to front door Ann Cameron Siegal 2010
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Among the details the Trump-Colony team now must negotiate with the GSA are the lease rate that the venture would pay the GSA, historic-preservation requirements and measures to limit the project's risk for the federal government.
Trump, Colony Chosen for Washington Project Kris Hudson 2012
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"I think Rand Paul is a dangerous person," said Carolyn Brooks, 65, a historic-preservation consultant.
Qualified call for change reflects fatigue, frustration Sandhya Somashekhar 2010
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Fairfax was told that a proposal to replace windows conflicted with historic-preservation rules.
Big chunk of economic stimulus yet to be spent by state, local governments 2010
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Fairfax was told that a proposal to replace windows conflicted with historic-preservation rules.
Big chunk of economic stimulus yet to be spent by state, local governments 2010
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