By Kate Ritter. My inspiration for pursuing a career in historic preservation can be traced to many sources.  Growing up, my parents always sought opportunities to introduce us to the built environment through guided tours, books, adventures in the car and on-foot.  They made sure we all appreciated the satisfaction of squarely hammering a nail, and how to properly paint a room, feathering the final trim coat with prideful precision.  Knowing I wanted to play an active role in saving old buildings, I went from studying architecture at Bennington College, to entering the historic preservation master’s program at the University >> More