Second Empire

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building"

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with John F. W. Rogers, former assistant to President Ronald Reagan and the Association's current chairman of the board, about the rich architecture and legacy of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB). Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Rogers had the unique opportunity to tour the EEOB and give viewers a behind the scenes look at its incredible spaces and hallowed halls which have borne witness to history. In the episode, McLaurin talks with Rogers about how he spearheaded efforts to renovate the EEOB and his dedication to historic preservation.

Key Points: 
  • In the episode, McLaurin talks with Rogers about how he spearheaded efforts to renovate the EEOB and his dedication to historic preservation.
  • The structure has stood the test of time for more than 150 years, surviving threats of demolition and even a couple of fires.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS CVB ROLLS OUT NEW BRAND

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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The CVB worked with Pekin, IL-based McDaniels Marketing — an experienced tourism marketing firm — to create a brand that highlights the city's most attractive attributes.

Key Points: 
  • The CVB worked with Pekin, IL-based McDaniels Marketing — an experienced tourism marketing firm — to create a brand that highlights the city's most attractive attributes.
  • "Uncover the Possibilities" represents Jacksonville's status as a "hidden secret" in Central Illinois with many historical sites and stories that haven't been widely told.
  • These brand promise statements will influence the core messaging moving forward, epitomizing the best traits of the Jacksonville area.
  • The Jacksonville Area CVB has developed a brand standards guide to keep brand usage on track.

Kristi Bernick Enterprises to Launch Open Gallery Space in Historical Mansion for Local Artists

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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The firm then discovered an additional opportunity to create a multi-purpose property which includes the gallery space.

Key Points: 
  • The firm then discovered an additional opportunity to create a multi-purpose property which includes the gallery space.
  • The enterprise includes Gallery Space for local artists to showcase their art work, with future projects aimed towards design, art and high quality products.
  • The Gallery will include an open and diverse space for creatives to showcase their talent, all in front of a constantly changing audience due to the Gallery Space being situated in a short-term rental property.
  • When Kristi Bernick Enterprises purchased the largest condo in the mansion in 2016, the area did not seem to have much potential.