Historical Preservation

Historic Preservation Overview: An introduction to the concepts and principles of historic preservation.

Architectural Styles: A survey of architectural styles prevalent throughout history and their distinguishing features.

Building Typologies: Categories of buildings (e.g., residential, commercial, institutional) and their specific characteristics.

Cultural Landscapes: An understanding of how historic buildings and structures interact with the surrounding environment.

Heritage Tourism: The development of tourism in historic areas and the impact it has on preservation practices.

The National Register of Historic Places: An introduction to the federal program that recognizes historic landmarks and districts.

Design Guidelines: Principles and rules that inform the preservation of historic structures and landscapes.

Historic Districts: The different types of historic districts, how they're designated, and how they're regulated.

Adaptive Reuse: The reuse of historic structures for a new purpose while retaining their original character and integrity.

Cultural Significance of Historic Preservation: How historic preservation connects us with our past and shapes our future.

Restoration: This type of historical preservation involves restoring a building or structure to its original physical state, as closely as possible.

Renovation: This type of preservation involves updating and modernizing a historical building while preserving its unique architectural features.

Rehabilitation: This type of preservation involves adapting a historical building for a new use, such as converting a former factory into apartments.

Reconstruction: This type of preservation involves rebuilding a structure that has been lost or destroyed, based on historical records and evidence.

Adaptive reuse: This type of preservation involves repurposing a historical building for a new use, such as turning an old church into a community center.

Preservation by documentation: This type of preservation involves carefully documenting a building or structure, both through written records and photographic documentation, in order to preserve its history and cultural significance.

Technical preservation: This type of preservation involves the use of specialized techniques and materials to maintain and extend the life of a historical building or structure.

Interpretive preservation: This type of preservation involves using educational programs and exhibitions to help visitors understand the historical and cultural significance of a preserved building or structure.

Landmark preservation: This type of preservation involves designating a building or structure as a landmark, which can provide legal protection and help to ensure its preservation.

Conservation: This type of preservation involves protecting and preserving historic buildings or structures in the context of their original environment or landscape.