Historic Preservation Vocabulary

noun a bowling alley or skittle alley

• The narrow alley was lined with old brick buildings.
• Let's take a shortcut through the alley.
• I heard there's a cool speakeasy hidden in that alley.
• He felt like he was stuck in a dark alley with no way out.

noun a series of columns set at regular intervals, typically supporting a roof or series of arches

• The grand building featured a majestic colonnade along its facade.
• We took shelter under the colonnade during the sudden rain shower.
• Let's hang out by the colonnade, it's a cool spot to chill.
• The rows of trees in the park formed a natural colonnade, providing a peaceful atmosphere.

noun A person or thing that restores something to its former condition or state

• The restorer carefully studied the original painting before beginning the restoration process.
• The restorer is working on fixing up that old car in the garage.
• The restorer is gonna make that antique look brand new.
• She was a restorer of broken hearts, always there to mend and heal.