Identification and Evaluation of Mid-20th-Century Buildings
Faculty
James C. Massey, architectural historian and planner, contributing editor of Old House Journal, and historic preservation consultant to owners of historic property on the use of federal and state rehabilitation tax credits
and
Shirley Maxwell, historian, historic preservation consultant, contributing editor to Old House Journal, and co-author of House Styles in America and other publications
Seminar Overview
Discuss how post-World War II structures fit into today's and tomorrow's historic preservation patterns. With an emphasis on the 1950's and 1960's, examine era-specific factors that help to identify and evaluate post-war buildings in terms of their significance for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Evaluation Comments
"It enriches my knowledge in historic preservation . It opened the door to all the issues confronting the recent past."
"[It brought up] current professional opinions regarding the topic and upcoming challenges."
"Thought provoking . good information on materials and style markers."
"I am much better able to place modern buildings with the decade in which they were constructed."
"Helped structure my thinking. The manual is excellent, too."
"[It gave me] a better appreciation for post-WWII vernacular architecture: typologies, materials, architectural features."
Participants
Architectural historians; federal, state, and local agency cultural resource managers; preservation consultants.
AIA/CES
AIA members will receive 6 learning units each day for designated seminars
that meet the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects Continuing
Education System.
Locations and Dates
- Denver, CO
May 19-20, 2008
in cooperation with the Colorado Historical Society,
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
- Columbia, SC
November 18-19, 2008
in cooperation with
the South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Cost (see Register for more information)
$375 (6-week advance registration); $425 (regular registration)
On-site and Customized Training
NPI also offers this seminar as an on-site or customized seminar to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.