Join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Riley Price, executive director of Missouri Preservation, which focuses on advocacy for historic properties. The nonprofit helps educate and offer assistance for people seeking information on how to do historic projects. Among the topics discussed on this episode:

• Missouri's historic tax credit program, which offers a 25 percent credit on qualified rehabilitation expenses—one of the best such programs in the country
• The challenges of establishing new historic districts, particularly in blighted areas
• How Missouri Preservation is exploring innovative solutions, such as adopting a new grading system to better recognize and preserve significant historic buildings
• Missouri Preservation's efforts to raise awareness about preservation and to provide valuable resources, such as funding directories, preservation-minded contractor lists, and educational workshops

Riley also welcomes listeners to email her at director@preservemo.org with related questions.

This episode is sponsored by Augusta Winery.

Head to Augusta Wine Country on Highway 94 for a taste of award-winning wines, live music, and special events. Don't miss Second Sip Saturday and Friday Night Live for craft brew tastings, giveaways, and local vendors. For more details, visit augustawinery.com.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Riley Price: director@preservemo.org
• Saint Louis Art Museum
• Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
• Cardinals
• Trattoria Marsella 
• Cheryl Baehr
• Brittany Bromley
• Kelee Katillac 
• Fern Santini 
• Jess Weeth
• SEMO Historic Preservation Program
• Missouri Preservation 
• Aderton House 
• Henry Blosser House 
• Kendra Scott
• Country French magazine 
• State Historic Preservation Office
• St. Joseph, MO
• Enter your work for the 2025 Architect & Designer Awards

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