History of the Modern Preservation Movement

It all began with the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in 1853, or was it more than one hundred years later with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966? Find out more below with these links that detail the people and organizations spearheading preservation of the recent past.

'Historic Quest' and Advisory Committee Give Eichler Historic Movement Wings at the Eichler Network (www.eichlernetwork.com). "In January [2000], the Eichler Network announced the introduction of "Historic Quest," this new section on Eichler Network Online devoted exclusively to supporting the Eichler communities' pursuit of historic district designation through the National Register. Its content includes Eichler neighborhood preservation updates, historic campaign news and support features, and resources for owners to learn more about potential issues behind historic preservation."

History of the Historic Preservation Movement, hosted by the University of Vermont and the Vermont Heritage Network. The historic preservation movement's history has occured mostly during the twentieth century. The sources listed herein describe the birth and growth of this movement, as well as its plans for the future. A bibliographic reference.

Early History of the Preservation Movement, hosted by Eastern Michigan University. The history of historic preservation in this country can be briefly recounted through dates that were important to the movement. Each of these milestones is put in its historical context in the following narrative. A temporal reference.

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