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From 1924 to 1954, artist and local preservationist Myron Oliver made the adobe his home and art studio, raising his family here.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Others disagree with White House position on demolition Some historic preservationist and past members of the National Capital Commission argue the ballroom designs should have been submitted for review before the tear down began.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Historic status won’t protect it Neighborhood and preservationist groups have, for years, attempted to save the Jeserich Building and other buildings on that corner, including the limestone Ward building, built in 1905, from demolition by developers.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Others disagree with White House position on demolition Some historic preservationist and past members of the National Capital Commission argue the ballroom designs should have been submitted for review before the tear down began.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Historic status won’t protect it Neighborhood and preservationist groups have, for years, attempted to save the Jeserich Building and other buildings on that corner, including the limestone Ward building, built in 1905, from demolition by developers.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservationist
conservator
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At the end of the year, the court order became permanent, and Jamie was appointed conservator with attorney Andrew Wallet named as co-conservator.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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In 2020, the Texas Education Agency appointed a conservator to oversee district operations due to financial mismanagement and poor governance.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservationist. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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