Episodes

  • The Preservationists - June 17th, 2025

    The Preservationists - June 17th, 2025
    Jun 17 2025
    What does it take to preserve a hundred years of history, one stone at a time? Join host Astronemis Ray as she talks with Barry Brown, a master stone mason working in the old world tradition. From working on local restoration projects to leading and teaching stone masonry workshops, Barry shares what it means to keep the past standing tall through craftsmanship and community.
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    29 mins
  • The Preservationists - May 20th, 2025

    The Preservationists - May 20th, 2025
    May 20 2025
    Join host Astronemis Ray as we explore the glowing history of Astoria, where vintage neon signs light up the past. We’ll dive into collector Jeff Daly’s lifelong passion for historic signage and the hidden gems he has displayed inside the Astoria Armory. Whether you’re a history buff or just love small-town charm, this episode shines a bright light on the soul of Astoria.
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    29 mins
  • The Preservationists - April 15th, 2025

    The Preservationists - April 15th, 2025
    Apr 15 2025
    Join host Astronemis Ray as she speaks with Sara Meyer of “Sara’s Old Photos” as they talk about the importance of preserving the past through photographs. Sara shares insights into her photo collections and how it all began. Listen in as we explore how documenting the past through images helps preserve identity, culture, and untold stories that might otherwise fade away.
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    29 mins
  • The Preservationists - March 18th, 2025

    The Preservationists - March 18th, 2025
    Mar 18 2025
    Join our host, Astronemis Ray, in this thought-provoking episode of The Preservationists. Listen in as we talk with local philosophers Seth Tichenor and Gad Perez-Tichenor as we explore deeper philosophical questions around historic preservation. Listen in as we unfold what it means to preserve a piece of the past.
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    29 mins
  • The Preservationists - February 18th, 2025

    The Preservationists - February 18th, 2025
    Feb 18 2025
    Join our host Astronemis as she speaks with Danielle Keperling, who has worked full time in historic preservation since 2001 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She works with her husband, Jonathan, at Keperling Preservation Services restoring 18th, 19th, and 20th century buildings for public and private clients, including the National Parks Service and Smithsonian Institute. Join us as we explore all the projects Danielle has worked on in her career including serving as the Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, co-authoring two books and even more!
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    29 mins
  • The Preservationists - January 21st, 2025

    The Preservationists - January 21st, 2025
    Jan 21 2025
    Join our host Astronemis Ray, as she speaks with dedicated volunteers of the Astoria Riverfront Trolley; Frank Kemp, Bob Kyle, and Bill Montero. Listen in as they share insights on how the Trolley is maintained. From the intricacies of the trolley’s interior and exterior, to the up keep of the tracks and engines. Tune in for all the behind-the-scenes stories that keeps this nostalgic transit system running, and the lasting impact it has on the community.
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    29 mins
  • The Preservationists - December 17th, 2024

    The Preservationists - December 17th, 2024
    Dec 17 2024
    Join Astronemis Ray, the President of the Lower Columbia Preservation Society and host of The Preservationists, as she speaks with Lauri Serafin about the fascinating history and ongoing restoration of the Forsstrom House. Listen in as Lauri shares about the Forsstrom Family and all the restoration work being done under Lauri’s dedicated care.
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    29 mins
  • The Preservationists - November 19th, 2024

    The Preservationists - November 19th, 2024
    Nov 26 2024
    This month, Astronemis, speaks with Simo Ranta a local business owner of Simo Ranta Painting. Simo has worked on several fascinating projects in the community, including the carriage house next to the Flavel House, the Odd Fellows Building, and the Fort George Lovell Room. Listen in as he shares about his career in historic preservation painting, and what it takes to bring new life to old structures.
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    25 mins