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Any career preservationist (and many amateurs) can relate to the frustration of realizing even one photograph of an altered structure could prove invaluable to a modern-day restoration or research project. For those of us who love historic buildings and might be working on a rehabilitation, for example, it’s important to document what you see before the structure begins to change. Once you alter physical aspects of a structure, you can never return it to what it was. In the end, maintaining a record of your property means that no matter what happens in the future, you and others will be able to know precisely what was once there. Explore six simple ways to create that invaluable record and ensure the legacy of the historic structure that matters to you.

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Whether you are a student, a historic homeowner, a retiree, or anyone in between, there is a program out there for you to learn building preservation trades. Having the skills to approach projects on historic buildings is important to maintaining the building's integrity and honoring the original builders. For those who love working with their hands, finding inspiration from rebuilding something that needs some attention, or working with a team to save a place that is filled with history and meaning, this guide is for you!

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Oral histories are an ancient way of sharing knowledge from generation to generation and a great resource for learning more about place, whether it is a specific site, the history of a community that is still present, or one that has been lost. According to the Oral History Association, oral history refers to “the interview process and the products that result from a recorded spoken interview (whether audio, video or other formats).” Are you ready to get out there and get some stories? Grab your recording device, because we are sharing 9 tips on how you can get started with conducting your own oral history interview with your family or members of the community.

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Once you've decided whether you need to restore or rehabilitate your historic house, the next step is deciding whether you want to DIY it or hire a professional. Taking on a restoration or rehabilitation project can be enjoyable if you like hands-on work, whereas hiring a professional can save you time. Or, you might want to do a little of both, where you work on the projects you’re passionate about and contract experts to finish the rest. Whatever approach you take, the decision involves knowing how much time and money you want to spend, what your interests are, and what skills you’re looking to hire someone for. This list of questions will help you explore different types of professionals who can help you, plus important things to consider before hiring them.

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The preservation term rehabilitate can be defined as: "To repair a structure and make it usable again while preserving those portions or features of the property that are historically and culturally significant." To successfully rehabilitate a historic building, though, it's important to know more than just the definition. While every project will have different needs and solutions, this handy reference guide of 10 basic principles will help you start your rehabilitation project on the right foot.

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Once you’ve found your dream historic home (and learned how to finance it), how do you inspect it to make sure it’s in good condition? Obviously a professional inspection—which will cover many of these same areas, but with greater depth and accuracy—is necessary as you move from looking to buying, but knowing what to look for while you're shopping around can help you make your decision too.

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You’ve found your dream historic house and figured out its style (parts one and two), so now it’s time to figure out how to pay for it all. Purchasing a house is a complex process, with many steps, costs, and decisions along the way. When you’re buying a historic house in particular, there are a few different elements and terms you’ll want to be aware of ahead of time so you can prepare and plan accordingly. Here’s what you need to know about financing your historic house.

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According to the National Park Service, "the National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation." Indeed, when you scroll through the National Register database online, you find thousands of America's historic places. Of course, there are many more places worthy of preserving that help tell the full American story. But the National Register is one official way of recognizing a place’s value. To help you learn more about this resource, we've collected—and answered—11 frequently asked questions about the National Register of Historic Places.

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One way preservationists can express their love for old buildings? Live in one. After all, older and historic homes bring with them craftsmanship, unique details, a sense of history, and (for the handy among us) an opportunity to restore a home to its former glory. But finding and buying a historic home can be daunting if you’re not familiar with real estate, financing, historic building and district regulations, and inspection procedures. While we have a variety of resources available on how to find, inspect, purchase, and rehabilitate your old-but-new-to-you property, let’s start at the very beginning: with how (and where) to find your historic dream home.

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When an old neighborhood restaurant closes for good, it can be shocking and disheartening. Gentrification, displacement, and the inability to find an adequate owner are just some of the factors that shutter establishments that have been around for generations. This toolkit explores some of the ways within your power to help keep your favorite historic food establishments—from restaurants and cafes, to bakeries and markets—in business.

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Congratulations, you just bought a historic home! Sooo...now what? As you'll find out, historic homeownership brings with it a unique set of questions, decisions, and goals. Let's address one of the most basic questions first: Should you restore or rehabilitate your house? Your decision will influence the house's finished character, the project cost, and the amount of time it takes. It will also impact how much of the work you take on yourself and how much you'll hand off to professionals.

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In the preservation world, the term “recent past” most commonly refers to historic places younger than 50 years old. Modernism, which is another term often associated with the recent past, is generally defined as a style that began to flourish in the United States in the 1930s. Both describe places and cultural resources that are among the most under-appreciated and vulnerable aspects of our nation’s heritage. You may already know about our country’s recent past story through architectural icons like the Farnsworth House or Glass House (both National Trust Historic Sites), designed landscapes like Lawrence Halprin’s Freeway Park, and nationally significant historic sites like Lorraine Motel, associated with the civil rights movement. But this story is also told in less prominent places that are equally important to local communities and reveal much about who we are and where we've come from—early fast-food restaurants, drive-through branch banks, post-war housing projects, and suburban developments. And, often, these lesser-known places are the ones at risk, perceived as expendable, unattractive, or unworthy of preservation. Here are 10 things you can do to help save a place from the recent past in your community:

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With beautiful architecture, cultural sites, and landscapes across the country, it can be easy to forget about some of our less heralded historic places, like cemeteries and burial grounds. Even still, these places are important to everyday American life and culture, and what's more, they're present in nearly every community. Here are 10 tips for preserving historic cemeteries and burial grounds.

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