Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America

by William J. Murtagh

Book Overview

The historic preservation movement has had a huge influence on America's built landscape for the past thirty years. Discover the cornerstone primer on the topic -- Keeping Time. This edition features... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471182400
• ISBN13: 9780471182405
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

The ultimate on Preservation

Dr. Murtagh is probably the top expert in the field of Preservation and he has written this very readable book for all interested in the subject. He has received high honors for his work and is known worldwide as the authority.

Invaluable history of preservation

An outstanding summary of historic preservation. This was a required text for the online course I took, but it is very readable for the average person. A must-read for those interested in old buildings and their relevance today.

Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America

Very good review of preservation in the United States. An easy read.