by Norman Tyler
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This work is a reference book for both the beginning and experienced preservationists, and an introduction for the interested layperson. Through case studies it presents a range of topics relating to the preservation, including: preservation movement; the government's role; the designation of historic structure; establishing an historic district; sensitive architectural design and planning; and the economics of building rehabilitation.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Saving America's Heritage, 2007-12-07
This book was a requirement for an undergraduate course in Public History. For a student just starting out in the preservation field, it is a wonderful informative book encapsulating everything from the philosophy of the historic movement to homeowners purchasing a historic structure. Mr. Tyler has taken his expertise and knowledge and shared it with those of us within the realm of historic preservation. I would highly reccomend this to anyone interested in saving America's heritage.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Preservation for the real world, 2007-09-24
I had a graduate class in historic preservation, and while certain books were recommended, none was required.
If I were teaching historic preservation, this would be the text. This is a book largely about Main Street America, not about the U.N. or ICOMOS or preserving the Parthenon, but about preservation in a country that in many cases is philosophically opposed to it.
Toward the end of the book is the best explanation of the use of historic tax credits I have ever read. As Tyler notes, these tax credits are the best friend the American preservation community has today.
If you're interested in historic preservation in America, buy it and read it.
Plus, I'm pretty sure it's the only book on historic preservation that has a drawing of the jewelry store in Huntington, W.Va., where my wife and I bought our wedding rings.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
College Course in one textbook, 2007-08-26
This book provides a concise and thorough overview of Historic Preservation. It has become the building block on which I will continue my studies of Preservation.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
A Great Introduction to Historic Preservation, 2005-09-20
Having recently purchased an older home in an historic neighborhood, I thought it would be a good idea to aquaint myself with the topic of historic preservation. Norman Tyler's "Historic Preservation" was originally written as a text for a college class on historic preservation. His purpose was to expose his students to the major themes in the field of preservation.
The book starts with a philosophical overview of preservation and moves onto chapters dealing with historic districts and the legal basis for preservation. I found his chapter on the documentation and designation of individual historic properties to be most valuable. Tyler concludes with chapters on design issues, preservation technology, downtown reviatalization and preservation economics.
This book is a well written introduction that will get you started in learning more about historic introduction. Highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Excellent for any beginner., 2003-07-11
Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the field of historic preservation and the key issues. Bibliography is so-so, but would recommend for students and those interested in a clear and concise overview.
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