Preservation In American Towns And Cities

by Nathan Gerald Weinberg

Overview

This book provides a glimpse of what has happened in the preservation movement in 130 years, from the lawns of Mount Vernon to the row houses of Mount Auburn. It discusses the need to continue refining standards, identifying weaknesses, and extolling excellence in the marketplace of preservation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367299644
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2022
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	5.69(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Foreword — Preface — An Introduction to Historic Preservation — Historic House Museums and Historic Districts: — Historic Commissions and Historic Districts — Innovative Approaches — Neighborhood Preservation — Town and Small City Preservation — Commercial and Public Buildings — Conclusion