{"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":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/11356a20\"></iframe>","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:The story behind Project Chimney and the preservation of historic Palisades chimneysWhy masonry remains one of the world's most durable and resilient building materialsHow contractors safely salvage and reconstruct historic masonry structuresThe importance of preserving both architectural history and skilled trade knowledgeWhy branding and storytelling are major opportunities for the masonry industryHow collaboration between preservationists and masonry professionals is driving innovationThe importance of inspiring homeowners, architects, and the next generation of masons\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}