HMUS 513 - Historic Preservation 3 s.h.

Museums are often the caretakers of historic buildings and their staff work in conjunction with preservation professionals. This course will provide an overview of historic preservation practice in the United States, including governmental programs such as the National Register of Historic Places, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and tax credit incentives as well as the work of private non-profits involving advocacy, preservation easements, and community revitalization. Students will additionally gain skills in architectural research, building and site documentation, stylistic and use trends, and alternatives to turning every old building into a museum. Student work will include projects in the local community.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and the director is required for students not enrolled in CGP.