The Crossroads of Preservation: Where Industry and Craft Come Together
The Association of Preservation Technology International (APT) hosts a keynote session featuring Bill Browne of RATIO Design and Scott R. Sanders of Indiana University.
October 28, 2026
3:30 to 6 p.m. EDT
Indiana Landmark Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis
The Association for Preservation Technology International, in partnership with Indiana Landmarks, hosts a Welcome Keynote & Awards Ceremony featuring two distinguished voices whose work illuminates the past, present, and future of Indiana’s heritage:
William (Bill) A. Browne, Jr., FAIA, LEED AP
Founder / Principal Architect / CEO, RATIO Design
Scott Sanders
Author of STONE COUNTRY: THEN & NOW
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Indiana University
Browne and Sanders will explore the transformative role historic preservation has played in revitalizing Indianapolis and the human stories behind Indiana limestone — the material, the industry, and the people who shaped it.
Revitalizing Indianapolis Through Preservation
Historic preservation in Indianapolis has deep roots stretching back nearly 60 years. Early efforts to save neighborhoods like Lockerbie Square and the Old Northside helped reverse decades of decline and sparked a broader movement toward urban renewal.
You’ll hear how:
- Restoration projects transformed aging buildings into vibrant cultural and commercial anchors
- Adaptive reuse of warehouses and industrial complexes fueled economic revival
- Preservation helped shape a modern Indianapolis that honors its past while embracing its future
This is the story of a city rebuilt through heritage — not despite it.
The People Behind Indiana Limestone
Indiana limestone is known worldwide for its beauty, strength, and reliability — but behind every block of stone is a human story.
You’ll learn about:
- Nearly two centuries of quarrying, cutting, and carving
- The artisans whose craftsmanship defines the material
- The communities shaped by the limestone industry
- The generational stories captured in STONE COUNTRY: THEN & NOW
This keynote reveals a biography of place — where geology, landscape, towns, and people are inseparable.
Part of APT’s 2026 conference, The Crossroads of Preservation: Where Industry and Craft Come Together, the keynote session is open to the public with advance registration.
TICKETS
Tickets for the Welcome Keynote & Awards Ceremony cost $15/person with advance online registration. To register, visit https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=43904&StepNumber=2&PromotionCode=WKO
APT is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary, membership organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for protecting historic structures and their settings. To learn more about the organization and view the full conference schedule, visit https://aptindianapolis2026.eventscribe.net/.