The Preservationists
Brought to you by the Lower Columbia Preservation Society and KMUN, The Preservationists features monthly interviews with students and professionals working to preserve historic locations in the Lower Columbia Pacific region. Hosted by Astronemis Ray.
Find out more about the LCPS at lcpsociety.org
KMUN is a community radio station, broadcasting from the studios of the Tillicum House in Astoria, Oregon. We serve the coastal communities of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. Find out more at kmun.org
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 21
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Preservationists - September 16th, 2025
This month, we’re taking you inside one of the the Astoria Armory which has been everything from a roller rink to a community gathering space. Now, thanks to local vision and determination, it’s bein…
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Tue 16 Sep 2025
The Preservationists - August 19th, 2025
Join host Astronemis Ray, as she talks with Pam Hollen and Ruth Benner of the Flavel House Garden Society. Pam and Ruth share insights into their volunteer work with the Clatsop County Master Gardene…
00:28:59 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
The Preservationists - July 15th, 2025
The Early Years of the Astoria Regatta: 1894–1916 In this episode host, Astronemis Ray, chats with fellow LCPS Board member Lauri Serafin; who’s been diving deep into the Astoria Regatta’s roots(1894…
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Tue 15 Jul 2025
The Preservationists - June 17th, 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 wo…
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Tue 17 Jun 2025
The Preservationists - May 20th, 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 …
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Tue 20 May 2025
The Preservationists - April 15th, 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 collect…
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Tue 15 Apr 2025
The Preservationists - March 18th, 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 philos…
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Tue 18 Mar 2025
The Preservationists - February 18th, 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 Keper…
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Tue 18 Feb 2025
The Preservationists - January 21st, 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…
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Tue 21 Jan 2025
The Preservationists - December 17th, 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 …
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Tue 17 Dec 2024
The Preservationists - November 19th, 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 th…
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Tue 26 Nov 2024
The Preservationists - October 15th, 2024
This month host, Astronemis Ray, interviews Abigail Mack the owner of the historic Doupe Building in downtown Ilwaco, WA located on 102 First Ave S. The Doupe Building has a very rich history in the …
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Tue 15 Oct 2024
The Preservationists - September 17th, 2024
Astronemis talks with Quinn Haase of the Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7. Exploring the roots of Freemasonry in the area, we discuss the ongoing efforts to restore the Masonic Temple and what it would ta…
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Tue 17 Sep 2024
The Preservationists August 20th, 2024
In this episode of the Preservationists, Atronemis Ray interviews Charlene Larson, President of Partners for the PAC about the historic Charlene Larson Center for the Performing Arts. Hear all about …
00:28:45 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
The Preservationists - July 16th, 2024
In this month’s episode we dive into the fascinating world of architectural salvage. This month our host Astronemis Ray is joined by the owner of Astoria Vintage Hardware, Becky Johnson. Join us as w…
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Tue 16 Jul 2024
The Preservationists - June 18th, 2024
Host Astronemis Ray talks with Mike Brosius the owner of the Gustavus Holmes mansion in Uppertown Astoria. Mike and his wife Laura recently completed a full restoration of their home. Listen in as As…
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Tue 18 Jun 2024
The Preservationists - May 21st, 2024
Did you know May is National Historic Preservation Month? The City of Astoria has traditionally celebrated National Preservation Month by presenting the Dr. Edward Harvey Historic Preservation Award …
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Tue 21 May 2024
The Preservationists -- April 16th, 2024
This month’s host, Astronemis Ray, talks with the Liberty Theatre’s executive director Jennifer Crockett and cohost Eric Wheeler a tour guide of the architecture tours of the Liberty Theatre. Listen …
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Tue 16 Apr 2024
The Preservationists - March 19th, 2024
In this episode of The Preservationists, host Astronemis Ray talks with Susan Peterson, the manager of KMUN, and Eric Wheeler, an architectural historian, as they discuss the Tillicum House’s history…
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Tue 19 Mar 2024
The Preservationists - February 20th, 2024
Part two of the Clatsop Community's College's Historic Preservation and restoration program students. This month's host, Astronemis Ray, continues her conversation with a current second year student,…
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Tue 20 Feb 2024
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