Notes from the National Preservation Conference
![Hip patio in Ranch Acres](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sFAqEqBwgsM/SRJ1IW0ZEdI/AAAAAAAABaI/6vOVUidfhpg/s200/Jackie-enjoys-patio-living-in-Ranch-Acres.jpg)
Here are some general observations we made:
- Tulsans don't realize how much wonderful architecture we have (or how much we've squandered).
- The National Trust for Historic Places has recognized the relevance of Recent Past structures and design.
- In most of the country teardowns are a very real threat to postwar neighborhoods- though most of our "infill development" in Tulsa has targeted older areas, it's obvious the Ranch Home is the next target.
- The Recent Past Preservation Network is working on a new website with interactive features and photo sharing.
- "There's nothing wrong with a new building looking new." - NTHP Trustee and Conference Co-Chair, Marty Newman on developers.
- We heard lots of new jargon- but our favorite: Garage Mahal.
And finally-
- We are not the only kooks who think buildings devoid of ruffles, turrets, and lightning rods are cool.
![Shane Hood leads a bus tour of Tulsa's modern dwellings.](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sFAqEqBwgsM/SRJ08t5BPYI/AAAAAAAABaA/xBWJ2dAYJsA/s200/Shane-Hood-leads-tour+of+modern-homes-inTulsa.jpg)
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