Holiday Gift Ideas for the Preservationist

 
The downtown main streets are covered in lights and there are wreaths on all the historic houses, which means it’s that time of year when you’re trying to find the perfect gift for the preservationist in your life. What do you get for that nerd who has such specific tastes? Here’s a handy guide to give you some ideas for the holiday season!
 

Olloclip

Olloclips are clip-on lenses for your iPhone that give you a 4-in-1 option per kit. Perfect for your preservationist who spies a gorgeous building while out on a jaunt and needs to snap a high-quality photo for their Instagram.
 

Coonley Tumblers

Your preservationist can enjoy his or her favorite beverage in these glass tumblers that have beautiful detailing from the Avery Coonley Playhouse triptych in Riverside, Illinois.
 

Gift Membership to the National Trust

Give a gift membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and your preservationist will receive discounts for accommodation and admission to National Trust sites worldwide. He or she loves discounts!
 

Aminimal Studio GPS Jewelry

Using GPS information from OpenStreetMap, Brooklyn-based Aminimal Studio has created a line of urban jewelry and dog tags of urban grids from around the world to help your preservationist look stylish.
 

Red Rabbit Republic Prints

Help your preservationist decorate their place with these beautiful prints from Etsy seller Red Rabbit Republic. They’re printed on fibre-based 285gsm Hahnemuhle Torchon – an acid-free, archival fine art paper of museum standard that lasts for centuries.
 
Happy shopping and happy holidays from the Young Ohio Preservationists!
Article by Nimisha Bhat