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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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The conservator, Christopher Ruszkowski, has overseen turnaround plans for struggling schools and the actions of district leaders since assuming the role in November.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kornak, a Belmont attorney, has served as Burd's conservator in charge of handling her finances.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservationist. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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