Historic Preservation in America
Author John Sprinkle discussed his book, Saving Spaces: Historic Land Conservation in the United States. The National Park Service historian… read more
Author John Sprinkle discussed his book, Saving Spaces: Historic Land Conservation in the United States. The National Park Service historian addressed how historic buildings and landmarks are selected for preservation and the challenges of protecting these sites in an increasingly urbanized nation. This program was hosted by the 1796 Lloyd House in Alexandria, Virginia, which was saved from demolition in the late 1950s and is featured in John Sprinkle’s book. close
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