ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...

I wrote an article about thelack of process that is "allowing" President Trump to tear down the East Wing. I'm also writing a conference paper on the subject and would love to speak to any SMEs on the process of altering or construction on a Section 107 property: elwelch.substack.com/p/can-donald...

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

My new Substack article from a preservation student's view: Can Donald Trump demolish parts of the White House? share.google/j82I8ewGzENY...

American institutions don't crumble. But they can be destroyed.

New Substack Post! My take on how the Cracker Barrel controversy connects to Historic Preservation.
open.substack.com/pub/elwelch/...

This past weekend, I submitted my first PIF for the Virginia Landmarks Register and NRHP completed entirely by myself. I'm not sure what will happen next, but I'm proud to have been able to cross this milestone!
open.substack.com/pub/elwelch/...

This weekend, I volunteered for Lafayette Day. I wrote about my experience in my Substack, as well as some of my accomplishments this summer. I'm still on the job hunt, but every day, I'm learning more about the world of historic preservation! open.substack.com/pub/elwelch/...

Check out my Substack Shadows of Giants! I write about my journey in learning Historic Preservation, as well as discussions of current topics. elwelch.substack.com

I had an issue with my old account, so I had to reorganize and create this one. Hopefully, I can now participate fully in Bluesky!