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Transcript of Intro to Historic Preservation
An Intro to Historic
Preservation
Presented by Jo-Anne PeckHistoric Shed/ Preservation
Resource, Inc.
What is Historic Preservation?
Saving the physical components of our past that tell the story of people and events.
Mount VernonAnn Pamela Cunningham (1816-1875)
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Resources don't have to be high end or elaborate to be significant and worthy of our efforts to save.
“Preservation does not mean locking away or preventing the use of heritage
resources; rather, it encourages the sustainable and appropriate use of cultural
and heritage assets.”
What is considered historic?● Buildings & structures 50+ years old
● Retain physical integrity
● Association with Significant:
● Events
● People
● Architecture
● Technology
● Community Development
Why do we care what happens to old buildings & structures?
● Link us to history/ community story telling● Aesthetics/ Beauty● Environmental impacts● Economics
Historic buildings provide a tangible link to history
● Allows us and future generations to connect to the past through everyday interaction
● Citizens take pride in their history
○ Sense of Community
● Learning opportunities
Aesthetics or “Old buildings are Attractive”
● Proportions● Details/ Ornamentation● Materials
Environmental Issues
● Materials
● Labor
● Sprawl
● Climate
● Walkability
Economics
● Tax Base
● Infrastructure
● Jobs
● Heritage Tourism
● Redevelopment
Approaches to dealing with a Historic Building
● Restoration
● Renovation/ Rehabilitation
● Adaptive Use
What to do with historic resources?
● Nothing● Recognize it ● Regulate it
The Danger of Doing Nothing
InappropriateAlterations
Out of Character Additions
Demolition by Neglect
New construction that detracts
from the local character
Recognizing Historic Buildings
National Register of Historic Places
(National Park Service/ Dept. of
Interior)
Recognizing Historic Buildings
Florida Master Site File (State of Florida)
Regulating Historic Buildings
Nearly all historic preservation regulations occur at the local level
Local Preservation OrdinancesCan restrict alterations, use of materials, design of
additions to individual buildings and design of
new construction within a historic district
Implementing a Local Preservation Ordinance
● City/ County Staff
● Historic Preservation Review Board
● City Council/ County Commission
Preservation Design Review
● Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Historic Preservation
● Design Guidelines
What does designation mean to a historic building owner?
Designation of a historic property does not require you to do anything to your property, ever.
Local Preservation Ordinances
● Do not prevent the demolition of
historic resources
● Require community backing in
order to implement
● Must have the support of local
government officials
● Must be implemented with
consistency
Local Preservation Ordinances
● Improve/stabilize property
values
● Professional Staff
● CLG Monies
● Encourage redevelopment
Other Preservation Initiatives
● Main Street Program
● Grants Programs
● Awards Programs
● Revolving Loan Funds
● Preservation of scenic vistas/ landscapes
● Federal Historic Tax Credits
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