Historic Sites and Signage: Commemorating Intangible Heritage
Historic markers and marker programs are a common way of recognizing historic sites, particularly those that no longer exist or sites for which no
Gozar: Iranian Cultural Park
The severed relationship between Iran and the United States is encapsulated within the abandoned architecture of the former Iranian Embassy.
Preserving Historic Rural Properties: Helping Owners Help Themselves
Rural historic properties are threatened by both insufficient owner resources and external development pressures.
Obsolescence and Renewal: Transformation of Post-War Concrete Buildings
In this thesis (Kara) investigates issues of post-war concrete buildings and how we can both add value and make adaptable what we have traditionall
The Legacy of Historic Sites: Interpreting African American History
The history of slavery and its legacy of racism are difficult parts of the national historic narrative.
Preservation Mixing Bowl: Combining Tax Credits for Economically Feasible Preservation
Both private investment and sustained government support are crucial in providing the funds necessary to secure the future for historic structures
Closing the Gap: Best Practices for Funding Residential Rehabilitation
This paper explores the history of preservation financing and the different financing structures currently available for owner-occupied housing acr
Preserving the Character of the Woodridge Commercial Corridor
The Washington, DC neighborhood of Woodridge developed in the early twentieth century as a streetcar suburb on the northeast edge of the city.
Placing Labor History
“Placing Labor History” provides a foundation for integrating place-based history into the field of labor history.
The Conservation Movement in Pennsylvania: Developing a Historic Context and Guidelines Evaluating State Forests and Parks
The removal of timber by lumber companies during the Industrial Revolution caused wide spread environmental degradation and spurred a movement to p