{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"In The Mix by Northwest Masonry Institute","title":"12. How Masonry Is Preserving History After the Palisades Fire | Evan Hall","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1057,"description":"In this episode of In The Mix, Evan Hall joins Adam live from the California Masonry Council Design & Expo to discuss Project Chimney, an inspiring initiative preserving historic masonry chimneys that survived the Palisades Fire. Evan shares how House Museum partnered with masonry contractors and industry organizations to carefully salvage these iconic structures, protecting an important piece of Los Angeles' architectural history while creating a lasting memorial to resilience and recovery.\nEvan also discusses the vital role masonry plays in historic preservation, why the industry's craftsmanship deserves greater recognition, and how better storytelling, collaboration, and community engagement can help inspire the next generation of builders. This conversation offers a unique perspective on the lasting value of masonry—not only as a building material, but as a way of preserving culture, history, and craftsmanship.\nIn This Episode:\nThe story behind Project Chimney and the preservation of historic Palisades chimneys\nWhy masonry remains one of the world's most durable and resilient building materials\nHow contractors safely salvage and reconstruct historic masonry structures\nThe importance of preserving both architectural history and skilled trade knowledge\nWhy branding and storytelling are major opportunities for the masonry industry\nHow collaboration between preservationists and masonry professionals is driving innovation\nThe importance of inspiring homeowners, architects, and the next generation of masons\n\nConnect with Evan:\nWebsite: https://www.house.museum/mission/leadership\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/evan.hall/\nLearn more about the Northwest Masonry Institute:\nhttps://masonryinstitute.com/in-the-mix","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/X1bb4Pa1Lwg4qVX_6duAicnGxz9s7Pi3P-AwJ-_qFL4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lOWY0/NDQ2M2MwMmEwN2I1/N2NjZTIwMGQ5OGQ2/ZDI2OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}