Historic Preservation

Definition of Historic Preservation as it relates to Architecture

Historic preservation is a practice and philosophy dedicated to safeguarding historically, architecturally, culturally, and socially significant buildings, sites, districts, and landscapes. It encompasses various activities, such as documentation, conservation, adaptive reuse, interpretation, education, advocacy, and policy development. Its primary objective is to preserve, protect, and celebrate the tangible evidence of human history and heritage for future generations. The field draws upon a wide range of disciplines, including architecture, archaeology, urban planning, landscape design, materials science, law, and public administration. It fosters cultural continuity, community identity, sustainable development, and economic vitality while promoting an understanding and appreciation of the past in the present.

Child Hierarchical Categories

[Adaptive Reuse]

[Architectural History]

[Architectural Styles]

[Building Materials]

[Cultural Landscape]

[Heritage Sites]

[Historic Architecture]

[Landmark Buildings]

[Preservation Laws]

[Preservation Planning]

[Preservation Techniques]

[Restoration Projects]

[Urban Planning]

Note
  • [HistoricPreservation.com] HistoricPreservation: Historic Preservation Product Service Guide
  • [HistoricPreservation.org] Preservation Leadership Forum | National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • [HistoricBuildingPreservation.com]
  • [evergladessocietyforhistoricpreservation.org] Home - Everglades Society for Historic Preservation
  • [wvhistorictheaters.com] West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail | A partnership between the WV State Historic Preservation Office and the Preservation Alliance of WV
  • [wvnewdealtrail.com] West Virginia Historic New Deal Trail | A partnership between the WV State Historic Preservation Office and the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia
  • [ohbs.net] Orkney Historic Boat Society – For the preservation of historic Orkney boats
  • [Proboscidian.com] Abilene Preservation League: Preserve historic properties and promote preservation | Abilene, Texas
  • [lthp.org] Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation
  • [pawv.org] PAWV - Historic Preservation in our Mountain State
  • [hnon.org] Preservation news from Historic New Orleans Neighborhoods (HNON)
  • [yhf.org] Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation – Encouraging preservation and renovation of the wealth of historic architecture in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
  • [kthp.org] Kentucky Trust For Historic Preservation
  • [nrhc.org] Northern Rockies Heritage Center – The preservation of the heritage and integrity of historic Fort Missoula
  • [ahlp.org] AHLP (The Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation)
  • [historiccharleston.org] Historic Charleston Foundation | Preservation Advocacy in Charleston, SC
  • [savingplaces.org] @SavingPlaces | National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • [parks.ny.gov] New York State Parks, Recreation Historic Preservation
  • [preservationdallas.org] Preservation Dallas | Dedicated to Historic Places
  • [georgiatrust.org] The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation | The Georgia Trust
  • [fowb.org] Friends of Wilderness Battlefield | Historic Preservation Wilderness Battlefield
  • [legacy106.com] Legacy 106 Inc, Archaeology and Historic Preservation, San Diego California
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