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The plan has faced opposition from preservationists due to the demolition of the old auditorium, but county officials emphasize the project’s cultural significance and adherence to timelines.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Harrison, who became a prominent preservationist, bought and financed the preservation of Fort Pocahontas in 1996.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 29 May 2025
Harrison Tyler was a preservationist, chemical engineer and longtime Virginia resident who lived in the 21st century and managed to be the grandson of a man born in the 18th century.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 29 May 2025
The brainchild of Rhiannon Giddens, musician, composer, and cultural preservationist, Biscuits & Banjos uplifted Black banjo history and foodways, while creating space for Black country, folk, jazz, and blues artists.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Harrison, who became a prominent preservationist, bought and financed the preservation of Fort Pocahontas in 1996.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 29 May 2025
Harrison Tyler was a preservationist, chemical engineer and longtime Virginia resident who lived in the 21st century and managed to be the grandson of a man born in the 18th century.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 29 May 2025
The brainchild of Rhiannon Giddens, musician, composer, and cultural preservationist, Biscuits & Banjos uplifted Black banjo history and foodways, while creating space for Black country, folk, jazz, and blues artists.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservationist
conservator
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The county Public Guardian serves as a conservator for vulnerable disabled residents, but can’t accept nameless cases.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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Traditionally, conservators restore paintings by recreating the artwork’s exact colors to fill in the damage, one spot at a time.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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