Historic Preservation

Posted on 22 September 2018 by James Marston Fitch

This book outlines a complete programme for the restoration and preservation of historic structures and historic sites throughout the world It is a basic text for both the novice entering the field and the specialist Dr Fitch covers the many disciplines, concepts and technologies needed by the preservationist He also includes discussions of the economic, legal and legislative forces acting upon historic district planning He provides useful information on how old buildings can be moved either intact or disassembled to new sites via truck, rail or barge how to heat, cool and light old buildings and still maintain the aesthetic integrity of their interiors and how a country can develop a comprehensive policy for the care of its artistic and historic heritage. Free Download [ Historic Preservation ] Author [ James Marston Fitch ] – kino-fada.fr Phenomenal book on Historic Preservation More wordy and theoretical than Tyler More polemic Really gets you excited about it INTENSEI am soon embarking on a journey to obtain a Master s degree in Historic Preservation and thoutght before I begin my program that I should read up on various aspects of historic preservation James M Fitch tamed my curiousity as well as taught me a great deal about what historic preservation entails What I found was escpecially interesting was Fitch s capability to identify the different historic preservation tasks in different countires One of the main differences is the types of architectur I am soon embarking on a journey to obtain a Master s degree in Historic Preservation and thoutght before I begin my program that I should read up on various aspects of historic preservation James M Fi...I have two lines of thought on this book First, it s a very good theoretical introduction to historic preservation It raises a lot of interesting points It s well illustrated It covers a wonderful range of topics It s clearly intended as atheoretical book than many others on the topic, and it s honestly pretty good at that The emphasis on history and the preservation movement internationally is good.Second, that it s terribly outdated and makes quite a few assumptions about its reader I have two lines of thought on this book First, i...

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22 September 2018

James Marston Fitch