Giving Preservation a History

by Max Page (editor), Randall F. Mason (Editor)

In this volume, some of the leading figures in the field have been brought together to write on the roots of the historic preservation movement in the United States, ranging from New York to Santa Fe, Charleston to Chicago. Giving Preservation a History explores the long history of historic preservation: how preservation movements have taken a leading role in shaping American urban space and development; how historic preservation battles have reflected broader social forces; and what the changing nature of historic preservation means for efforts to preserve national, urban, and local heritage.

The second edition adds several new essays addressing key developing areas in the field by major new voices. The new essays represent the broadening range of scholarship on historic preservation generated since the publication of the first edition, taking better account of the role of cultural diversity and difference within the field while exploring the connections between preservation and allied concerns such as environmental sustainability, LGBTQ and nonwhite identity, and economic development.

Genres: History, Heritage Preservation, Nonfiction, Grad School, Preservation, Architecture

456 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not generally a fan of academic books of collected essays but this is an exception. With just a couple of exceptions, this is nothing but bangers. If you have any interest in historic preservation, this is required reading.

[Jennifer Bentley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seminar.

[Krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great overview of how different cities have dealt with historic preservation over time.

[Morandia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh.... some good chapters, some not so good. It does give perspective on the history of historic preservation in the United States.