Why Keep It Original? Dan Leitner of Leit Modern on Restoring Historic Homes

Why do some homeowners go to such great lengths to keep their historic homes original? And why is it so hard to find the right parts? In this episode of Preserving Orange, Justin Ladd of Historic Homes Orange County sits down with Dan Leitner, founder of Leit Modern, who makes custom mid-century modern hardware for homeowners restoring their homes. Dan explains why original materials matter, why period-correct parts have become so hard to find, and how preservation-minded owners track them down. He also talks about the benefits he’s seen from the Mills Act. If you own a historic home, are thinking about buying one, or just love the architecture of Orange, this conversation shows the work it takes to keep these homes true to their character. 🔗 Learn more about the Mills Act and Orange’s historic preservation ordinance: millsactorange.com 🔩 Leit Modern: leitmodern.com | Instagram: @leitmodern