Historic Preservation | quality sites dedicated to historic preservation in architecture! The sites featured include preservation resources and organizations.
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ACHP | the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of our Nation's historic resources.
Built in America | the Library of Congress and the Historic American Buildings Survey offer an inside look at their collections documenting America's historic buildings.
Fine Homebuilding | an online version of the informative magazine from the Taunton Press. The site includes detailed information on everything from old house restorations to new Craftsman Style construction.
Historic American Buildings Survey | the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) provides information to properly record historic structures through measured drawings, written histories, and large-format photographs.
National Register of Historic Places | learn about the history and architecture of cities throughout the U.S. The site includes resources helpful for architects, building owners, and educators.
National Trust for Historic Preservation | this site offers several preservation resources including information on financial assistance, community development, advocacy, publications, and also a resource directory for historic preservation.
Old-House Journal | an online companion to the magazine, the site features news, sources, and preservation tips for historic homes.
SAH | the Society of Architectural Historians promotes the research and preservation of culturally significant architectural monuments throughout the world.
SPNEA | the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities provides resources and information for the preservation of New England's rich architectural past.
This Old House | from the famous television series, this site lets viewers keep up-to-date with projects featured on the show, as well as find out more about the products, materials, and techniques used in their construction.
Arts & Crafts Design in America: A State-By-State Guide
The first guidebook of its kind, "Arts & Crafts Design in America" includes 250 detailed entries
which describe sites open to the public and museum collections featuring
whole-room interiors and objects.
A Momentary Vignette
'A brief, beautiful glimpse of something from the world of architecture, design, and art... poetic, subtle, and interesting!'