Introductory Preservation Links (General, Conservation, & Planning)

Historic Building Documentation and Research

History and Philosophy of Historic Preservation

Building Stylistics (1620-Present)

The Basic Preservation Information Links are a set of links that focus on the most basic and important parts of preservation. This information is for those that seek to understand the basic terminology and base philosophies behind preservation.

• Introductory material is just that, introductory. 
  
• Information in the Documentation and Research section is for those exploring the different ways of recording a building's features and history. 
  
• The Philosophy section is a set of links on why we do what we do. 
  
• Building stylistics is focused on understanding how to identify the different building types and features.