The following are links to historic preservation and
conservation resources.
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INTBAU
The
International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture &
Urbanism (INTBAU) is building an active network of individuals and
institutions interested in offering a human alternative in architecture
and the built environment and creating new and harmonious places which
respect local traditions.
 (www.intbau.org)
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ICOMOS
International Council on Monuments and Sites is an international
non-governmental organization of professionals, dedicated to the conservation
of the world's historic monuments and sites.
(www.icomos.org)
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World
Monuments Fund
WMF is a New York-based non-profit dedicated to preserving and
protecting endangered works of historic art and architecture around
the world. The World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites,
a program of WMF, is issued every other year.
(www.wmf.org)
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UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
United Nations organization whose main
objective is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting
collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and
communication in order to further universal respect for justice, for
the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms
which are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction
of race, sex, language or religion.
(www.unesco.org)
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ICCROM
International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration
of Cultural Property
ICCROM contributes to preserving cultural heritage in the world today
and for the future through five main spheres of activity: Training,
Information, Research, Co-operation and Advocacy
(www.iccrom.org)
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OWHC
Organization of World Heritage Cities
An international non-profit non-governmental organization, the Organization
of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) was created to assist member cities
adapt and improve their management methods in relation to the specific
requirements of having a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage
List.
(www.ovpm.org)
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Aga
Khan Trust for Culture
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) works in health, education,
culture, rural development and economic promotion, primarily in Asia
and Africa.
(www.akdn.org)
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Masonry
Conservation Research Group
Information on research into building stone decay, conservation
and historic preservation, located in Aberdeen, Scotland
(www2.rgu.ac.uk/schools/mcrg/mcrghome.htm)
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Association
for Preservation Technology International
APT promotes the application of methods & materials to conserving
buildings, districts & artifacts.
(www.apti.org)
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Getty
Conservation Institute
The Getty Conservation Institute works internationally to advance
conservation and to enhance and encourage the preservation and understanding
of the visual arts in all of their dimensions-objects, collections,
architecture, and sites.
(www.getty.edu/conservation/institute)
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Architecture
for Humanity
A volunteer non profit set up to encourage architects and designers
to respond to global social and humanitarian crises.
(www.architectureforhumanity.org)
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Cultural
Heritage Search Engine
A search engine about the conservation of
cultural heritage, restoration and maintenance of the architecture,
preservation of the urban landscape
(www.culturalheritage.net)
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Global
Heritage Fund
The Global Heritage Fund's mission is to help ensure the long-term
preservation of humankind's most important and imperiled Global Heritage
sites in developing countries.
(www.globalheritagefund.org)
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| Society
for Industrial Archaeology
The Society for Industrial Archaeology is made up of over 1,800
members, world-wide, who have a strong interest in preserving, interpreting
and documenting our industrial past and heritage.
(www.sia-web.org)
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Tourism
Cares for Tomorrow
Tourism Cares for Tomorrow is a non-profit that brings people together
to give back through action and investment that support education
and preservation, ensuring the future of tourism.
(www.tourismcares.org) |
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NORTH AMERICA |
National
Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership,
education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and
revitalize our communities. The National Trust for Historic Preservation,
chartered by Congress in 1949, is a nonprofit organization with more
than 275,000 members.
(www.nationaltrust.org)
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U.S.
National Park Service
Links to the Past showcases the many programs and products concerned
with America's cultural resources from the National Center for Cultural
Resources and across the National Park Service.
(www.cr.nps.gov)
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Heritage
Canada
The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based
organization and registered charity established in 1973.
(www.heritagecanada.org)
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Preservation
Directory
PreservationDirectory.com is a research tool and directory of
resources for historic preservation and cultural resource preservation
in the United States & Canada.
(www.preservationdirectory.com)
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Kentucky Heritage Council
The Kentucky Heritage Council seeks to build a greater awareness of Kentucky's historic places and to encourage the long-term preservation of Kentucky's significant cultural resources. The Heritage Council is committed to education and training in many facets of its programming, including hands-on workshops.
(www.heritage.ky.gov) |
Hudson
Heritage Association
Hudson Heritage Association was founded in 1962 in order to preserve
this Western Reserve community and its historic character. Located
in Hudson, Ohio.
(www.hudsonheritage.org)
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Preservation
North Carolina
Preservation North Carolina protects and promotes buildings, sites
and landscapes important to the heritage of North Carolina.
(www.preservationnc.org)
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New
Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance
The New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance is a statewide,
private non-profit organization that promotes, protects, and advocates
for New Mexico's heritage.
(www.nmheritage.org)
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U.S.
Heritage
The U. S. Heritage Group specializes in historically accurate
masonry restoration, preservation, and conservation.
(www.usheritage.com)
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League of Historic
American Theatres
LHAT is a network of people who appreciate the cultural and architectural
heritage of historic theatres and who work locally and nationally
to rehabilitate them to serve communities throughout North America
and abroad.
(www.lhat.org)
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The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank is a restoration art school dedicated to the teaching of all arts related to the conservation and restoration of our built heritage.
(www.theschoolofrestorationarts.com) |
Landmark Trust USA
The Landmark Trust USA is a tax-exempt nonprofit that rescues historic properties in distress, taking on projects too difficult or too burdensome for others to tackle. Once repaired the buildings are rented for vacations.
(www.landmarktrustusa.org) |
American College for the Building Arts
The American College of the Building Arts educates and trains future generations of building artisans to foster exceptional craftsmanship and leadership and encourages the preservation, enrichment, and understanding of the world's architectural heritage.
(www.buildingartscollege.us)
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EUROPE |
Icon
The Institute of Conservation is the lead voice for the conservation of cultural heritage in the UK. Icon's membership embraces the wider conservation community, incorporating not only professional conservators in all disciplines, but all others who share a commitment to improving understanding of and access to the UK’s cultural heritage.
(www.icon.org.uk)
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Historic
Scotland
Historic Scotland is an Agency within the Scottish Executive Education
Department and is directly responsible to Scottish Ministers for safeguarding
the nation's built heritage, and promoting its understanding and enjoyment.
(www.historic-scotland.gov.uk)
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English
Heritage
English Heritage is a public body with responsibility for
all aspects of protecting and promoting the historic environment;
officially known as the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission
for England.
(www.english-heritage.org.uk)
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CADW
Welsh Historic Monuments
Cadw is a Welsh word which means 'to keep'. Cadw's mission is to protect,
conserve, and to promote an appreciation of the built heritage of
Wales.
(www.cadw.wales.gov.uk)
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Arc
Boutant
Arc Boutant (French term for flying buttress) is an academic
program for the preservation of historic landmarks.
(www.arcboutant.org)
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Landmark Trust
The Landmark Trust is a building preservation charity that rescues historic and architecturally interesting buildings and their surroundings from neglect and, once restored, gives them new life by letting them for holidays.
( www.landmarktrust.org.uk) |
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AUSTRALIA |
Australian
Heritage Directory
Australian Heritage Directory provides comprehensive links to
heritage resources in Australia. It is a cooperative project between
State and Commonwealth Heritage agencies to provide a single point
of access to information and databases.
(www.heritage.gov.au)
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ASIA |
INTACH
The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
is a nation-wide, non-profit organization founded in 1984 with the
aim of protecting and conserving India's natural and cultural heritage.
(www.intach.org)
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Penang Heritage Trust
The Penang Heritage Trust is a registered tax-exempt, non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Penang. whose objective is to promote the conservation of Penang's heritage, and to foster cultural education about the history and heritage of Penang.
(www.pht.org.my) |
Tibet Heritage Fund
The Tibet Heritage Fund is committed to the preservation and advancement of Tibetan Cultural Heritage, and the promoting of international understanding and cooperation.
(www.tibetheritagefund.org)
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| Asian
Academy for Heritage Management
The Asian Academy for Heritage Management is a network of institutions
throughout Asia and the Pacific offering professional training in
the field of heritage management.
(www.unescobkk.org/culture/asian-academy) |
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