Historic Buildings Restored, Lost in US, UK Cities

Several historic buildings across different U.S. communities are undergoing preservation and revitalization efforts to honor their cultural and architectural significance. In Buchanan, Michigan, the 1800s-era McCollum building was transformed into The Grant Hotel and McCollum’s restaurant, blending historic charm with modern amenities and becoming a regional attraction. Similarly, McCordsville, Indiana, is preserving its past by restoring its oldest post office and converting an old fire station into a community center that highlights local history. In Fort Myers, Florida, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency is advancing plans to restore McCollum Hall, an Art Deco venue key to the Black arts renaissance and civil rights era, aiming to revive it as a modern business and entertainment hub while honoring its historical roots. These projects reflect broader community efforts to maintain heritage sites while adapting them for contemporary use, fostering cultural pride and economic development. Meanwhile, in Liverpool, England, the historic Woolton Hall, a Grade I-listed building, was destroyed by fire amid concerns about protection and preservation of historic structures.