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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The stories behind 10 adaptive reuse projects in St. Louis
8 historic house tours in St. Louis
'House of Lou' Podcast: Inside the Magic Chef Mansion in Compton Hill
'House of Lou' Podcast: Archivist Dennis Northcott on how to research a house

Join host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/topics/veronica-theodoro/">Veronica Theodoro</a> as she sits down with Riley Price, executive director of <a href="https://preservemo.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Missouri Preservation)">Missouri Preservation</a>, 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:
<ul>
<li>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</li>
<li>The challenges of establishing new historic districts, particularly in blighted areas</li>
<li>How Missouri Preservation is exploring innovative solutions, such as adopting a new grading system to better recognize and preserve significant historic buildings</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
Riley also welcomes listeners to email her at <a href="mailto:director@preservemo.org" aria-label="Link opens in new window (director@preservemo.org)">director@preservemo.org</a> with related questions.
<hr>
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.augustawinery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Augusta Winery)">Augusta Winery</a>.
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 <a href="https://www.augustawinery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (augustawinery.com)">augustawinery.com</a>.
Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 
We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at <a href="mailto:vtheodoro@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (vtheodoro@stlmag.com)">vtheodoro@stlmag.com</a> or to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>. We can't wait to hear from you!
Looking for more inspo?
Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Design+Home newsletter)">Design+Home newsletter</a> to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vtlookbook" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@vtlookbook)">@vtlookbook</a>) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@stlouismag)">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?
Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Riley Price: <a href="mailto:director@preservemo.org" aria-label="Link opens in new window (director@preservemo.org)">director@preservemo.org</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.slam.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Saint Louis Art Museum)">Saint Louis Art Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ebsworthpark.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park)">Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cardinals/?hl=en" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Cardinals)">Cardinals</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trattoriamarcella.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Trattoria Marsella )">Trattoria Marsella </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-baehr-27211443/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Cheryl Baehr)">Cheryl Baehr</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbromleyinteriors.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Brittany Bromley)">Brittany Bromley</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/keleekatillachistoricstyle/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Kelee Katillac)">Kelee Katillac</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.fernsantini.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Fern Santini)">Fern Santini</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.weethhome.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Jess Weeth)">Jess Weeth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://semo.edu/academics/programs/humanities-social-sciences/history-anthropology/historic-preservation.html" aria-label="Link opens in new window (SEMO Historic Preservation Program)">SEMO Historic Preservation Program</a></li>
<li><a href="https://preservemo.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Missouri Preservation)">Missouri Preservation</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/design/property/aderton-house-in-the-national-historic-landmark-village-of-a/">Aderton House</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.henryblosserestate.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Henry Blosser House)">Henry Blosser House</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.kendrascott.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Kendra Scott)">Kendra Scott</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zinio.com/country-french-m1712" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Country French magazine</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://mostateparks.com/page/84371/state-historic-preservation-office" aria-label="Link opens in new window (State Historic Preservation Office)">State Historic Preservation Office</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stjosephmo.gov/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (St. Joseph, MO)">St. Joseph, MO</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/design/ada">Enter your work for the 2025 Architect &amp; Designer Awards</a></li>
</ul>
You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/design/10-adaptive-reuse-projects-in-st-louis/">The stories behind 10 adaptive reuse projects in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/design/8-historic-house-tours-in-st-louis/">8 historic house tours in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/podcasts/house-of-lou-episode-8/">'House of Lou' Podcast: Inside the Magic Chef Mansion in Compton Hill</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/iTtxk4PeOM9gcpYOUcY9d8kwplEoMwzigAhOA4PB89WQfGjg6WT0xoSgLlmRyyVD/++/podcasts/house-of-lou-episode-6/">'House of Lou' Podcast: Archivist Dennis Northcott on how to research a house</a></li>
</ul>

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

House of Lou

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.