Reconstructing Historic Landmarks

Author : Wayde Brown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317235224

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Reconstructing Historic Landmarks by Wayde Brown Pdf

Historic reconstructions have been a consistent part of the historic preservation and heritage conservation movements in the United States and Canada. Indeed, reconstruction has been the primary tool at the most influential historic sites, for example: the Governor's Palace and the Capitol at Colonial Williamsburg, USA, and in Canada, the Fortress of Louisbourg. Dozens of other reconstructions have appeared during the past century in North America, undertaken by individuals, communities, states, and provinces, and by national agencies responsible for cultural heritage. Despite this prevalence, historic reconstructions have received little scholarly attention and the question of what motivated the proponents of these projects remains largely unexamined. This book explores that question through detailed studies of ten historic reconstructions located throughout Canada and the United States, ranging from 1908 to 2011. Drawing upon diverse archival sources and site investigations, the proponents of each site are given voice to address their need to remake these landmarks, be it to sustain, to challenge, or even subvert a historical narrative, or – with reference to contemporary heritage studies – to reclaim these spaces. Reconstructing Historic Landmarks provides a fascinating insight into these shifting concepts of history in North America and will be of considerable interest both to students and scholars of historic preservation and indeed to heritage professionals involved in reconstructions themselves.

Author : John Darlington
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780300246766

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Fake Heritage by John Darlington Pdf

The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globe "John Darlington shows . . . it is not just written history that is malleable; it is also history on the ground, heritage in brick and stone, wood and metal."--Simon Jenkins, Times Literary Supplement What happens when the past--or, more specifically, a piece of cultural heritage--is fabricated? From 50 replica Eiffel Towers located around the world to Saddam Hussein's reconstructions of ancient cities, examples of forged heritage are widespread. Some are easy to dismiss as blatant frauds (the Piltdown Man), while others adhere to honest copying or respectful homage (the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee). This compelling book examines copies of historic buildings, faux archaeological sites, and other false artifacts, using them to explore the ethics and consequences of reconstructing the past; it also tackles the issues involved with faithful, "above-board" re-creations of ancient landmarks. John Darlington probes questions of historical authenticity, seeking the lessons that lurk when history is twisted to tell an untrue story. Amplified by stunning images, the narrative underscores how the issue of duplicating heritage is both intriguing and incredibly complex, especially in the twenty-first century--as communication and technology flourish, so too do our opportunities to be deceived.

Author : Kay D. Weeks,Anne E. Grimmer
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Architecture
ISBN : MINN:31951P00897397P

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The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties by Kay D. Weeks,Anne E. Grimmer Pdf

Provides guidance to historic building owners and building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors, and project reviewers prior to treatment of historic buildings.

Author : Sergey Sementsov,Alexander Leontyev,Santiago Huerta,Ignacio Menéndez Pidal de Nava
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000329780

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Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage by Sergey Sementsov,Alexander Leontyev,Santiago Huerta,Ignacio Menéndez Pidal de Nava Pdf

Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage 2020 includes contributions on the protection, and restoration of architectural monuments and the reconstruction of major historical urban development sites, as well as various complex issues and aspects of engineering reconstruction of monuments and preservation of historical heritage. The contributions were presented at the eponymous conference (RRAH 2020, St Petersburg, Russia, 25-28 March 2020), and cover a wide range of topics: - Historical, architectural and urban planning research and restoration of monuments - Urban and regional planning - Engineering reconstruction, performance of repair and reconstruction works on monuments - Training of architects and restorers Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage 2020 will be of interest to academics and professionals involved in the history and restoration of nature reserves, estates, cities and monuments.

Author : Kay D. Weeks,Anne E. Grimmer
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Architecture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123618659

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The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties by Kay D. Weeks,Anne E. Grimmer Pdf

Provides guidance to historic building owners and building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors, and project reviewers prior to treatment of historic buildings.

Author : Canadian Parks Service. National Historic Sites
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Historic buildings
ISBN : UIUC:30112067940426

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Proceedings of the Canadian Parks Service Reconstruction Workshop by Canadian Parks Service. National Historic Sites Pdf

Proceedings of the workshop on period reconstruction. The workshop explains how thinking on the practice of reconstruction has evolved and how Canadian Parks Service (CPS) has translated this thinking into policy. Reconstruction as an interpretive medium is examined, along with the implications and approaches to managing CPS's ageing reconstructions. Alternatives are then suggested.

Author : Alexander J. Reichl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015048958071

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Reconstructing Times Square by Alexander J. Reichl Pdf

When the big ball drops on New Year's Eve, thousands are there to witness that great glittering sight, while millions more watch on national television. Times Square may be the cultural hub of America, the "Crossroads of the World," but its lights have not always shone as brightly as they do now. Once a glamorous theater district, Times Square and 42nd Street had degenerated into a neighborhood known for the winos and sex shops of "Midnight Cowboy" until New York's business and arts communities stepped in. These advocates of urban revitalization exploited cultural and historic preservation arguments to transform a low-income entertainment district into a Disney-fied tourist mecca. Where Ratso Rizzo once kicked cars and "hookers" plied their trade, Mickey Mouse now greets visitors from atop a Disney superstore surrounded by rising office towers, theaters, and theme restaurants—all thanks to huge tax subsidies and government support. Alexander Reichl tells the fascinating story of how cultural politics and economic greed transformed the city's physical and social environment with an ongoing multibillion-dollar redevelopment program, changing the district from a symbol of urban decline to one of urban renaissance. He explains the political significance of the historic preservation and arts-related approach to urban revitalization, showing how it was used to appeal to the upscale values of middle-class New Yorkers often hostile to urban renewal. He also examines the role of the Walt Disney Company in the project and demonstrates its power to redefine a premier public space. In telling the story of Times Square, Reichl reveals much about politics and power at the city level and their relationship to the development of urban space. He frames his lively narrative with an illuminating account of how historic preservation initiatives at all government levels have displaced large-scale federal urban renewal programs as the dominant approach to urban development, and he shows the importance of political discourse and cultural politics in mobilizing public support for urban redevelopment. Now that it has been reconfigured for the 21st century, Times Square provides a rich and multifaceted case for exploring the latest trends in urban renewal. Yet Reichl suggests much that has happened here is regrettable: the ousting of low-income citizens to serve commercial interests, the loss of a culturally diverse entertainment district, and the failure to address persistent class- and race-based segregation in a central urban area. By getting to the heart of the Great White Way, Reconstructing Times Square provides an important look at urban renewal-and politics—in a changing America.

Author : Harry A. Butowsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Astronomical museums
ISBN : UCR:31210024860353

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Astronomy and Astrophysics National Historic Landmark Theme Study by Harry A. Butowsky Pdf

Author : United States. Department of the Interior,Anne E. Grimmer
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0160934834

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The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties by United States. Department of the Interior,Anne E. Grimmer Pdf

Author : John Bold,Peter Larkham,Robert Pickard
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781474284059

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Authentic Reconstruction by John Bold,Peter Larkham,Robert Pickard Pdf

Notions of authenticity lie at the heart of many questions about heritage and identity in the built environment. These questions are most pertinent when buildings have been destroyed in disaster or war, and the built fabric is being reconstructed to reinstate traditional or historic appearances in place of what was lost. Authentic Reconstruction examines this idea of reconstruction, using it as a prompt to examine a range of deeper issues on heritage and the built environment. From post-WWII reconstruction programmes through to the rebuilding of historic cultural landscapes lost in natural disasters, this collection of essays by heritage specialists provides a wide range of case-studies and discussions. Each presents responses to crises and lessons learned, in order to extrapolate general guidelines for future actions by politicians, architects and planners in reconstructing buildings. The book also looks beyond disaster and war, noting how authenticity bears on political intentions and image building, exploring how reconstruction is used to tell a political or historical story, so conditioning the ways in which the built environment is perceived and appreciated by its users. This is not just about the buildings as bricks and mortar, but about perceptions of identity and the social and historical values which buildings and spaces embody for a richly diverse population. This book will be valuable to all who are concerned with heritage as practitioners or consumers, particularly those concerned with reconstruction and the creation of authentic places and experiences: architects, architectural historians, town planners, preservationists, conservationists, and those involved in heritage management and material culture.

Author : Barry Mackintosh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCR:31210024880062

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The Historic Sites Survey and National Historic Landmarks Program by Barry Mackintosh Pdf

Author : John H. Jameson
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0759103763

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The Reconstructed Past by John H. Jameson Pdf

To reconstruct or not to reconstruct? That is the question facing many agencies and site managers throughout the world. While reconstructed sites provide a three-dimensional pedagogic environment in which visitors can acquire a heightened sense of the past, an ethical conflict emerges when on-site reconstructions and restorations contribute to the damage or destruction of the original archaeological record. The case studies in this volume contribute to the ongoing debates between data and material authenticity and educational and interpretive value of reconstructions. Discussing diverse reconstruction sites from the Golan Region to Colonial Williamsburg, the authors present worldwide examples that have been affected by agency policies, divergent presentation philosophies, and political and economic realities.

Author : Kay D. Weeks,Anne E. Grimmer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780788147104

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The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings by Kay D. Weeks,Anne E. Grimmer Pdf

The Interior Dept. is responsible for establishing professional standards & providing advice on the preservation & protection of all cultural resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. These Standards are intended to be applied to a wide variety of resource types, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, & districts. The Standards are neither technical nor prescriptive, but are intended to promote responsible preservation practices. Covers: exterior building materials & features; interior building systems, spaces, & finishes; building sites; settings. Photos.

Author : United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electric railroads
ISBN : NWU:35556030207757

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Pittsburgh Light Rail Transit Reconstruction by United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Pdf

Author : Zoltán Somhegyi,Lisa Giombini
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781040017876

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The Routledge Companion to the Philosophy of Architectural Reconstruction by Zoltán Somhegyi,Lisa Giombini Pdf

This companion investigates the philosophical and theoretical foundations determining the conditions of possibility and the limits that make the conservation, readaptation, and transformation of past buildings legitimate operations. As increasing ecological and economic challenges question opportunities for new construction, the process of restoring, transforming, and readapting buildings for new or continued use is becoming an essential part of architectural practice. At the same time, the role of building conservation is changing from mere material preservation to being part of a broader strategy for social regeneration, eco-awareness, and inclusive urban planning. Chapters of this volume explore the complex set of considerations that inform decisions to merely preserve, accurately restore or variously reuse a building. They also look at the broader philosophical concerns such as ethical and aesthetic values, combined with ideas of heritage, history, and collective identity. Case studies on reconstruction after war, gentrification, the restoration of ancient edifices, reconstruction following the effects of climate change, and the use of technology solutions among many others, make this a timely and urgent volume. Adopting a broad transcultural perspective with contributions from five continents, the volume combines theoretical approaches with more practical, case study-based investigations and will be of great interest to upper-level students and academics working in the fields of architecture, conservation, urban design, aesthetics, and heritage management.