The History of Historical Preservation

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What was the first national historic preservation law in the United States?

  1. The Antiquities Act of 1906

  2. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

  3. The Historic Sites Act of 1935

  4. The National Register of Historic Places Act of 1966


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Antiquities Act of 1906 was the first federal law in the United States to protect historic and prehistoric ruins and objects on federal lands.

Who is considered the father of the modern historic preservation movement in the United States?

  1. Frederick Law Olmsted

  2. Andrew Jackson Downing

  3. Charles Eliot Norton

  4. William Morris Hunt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frederick Law Olmsted is considered the father of the modern historic preservation movement in the United States. He was a landscape architect who designed many of the country's most famous parks, including Central Park in New York City and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

What was the first national historic district in the United States?

  1. Beacon Hill Historic District, Boston, Massachusetts

  2. French Quarter Historic District, New Orleans, Louisiana

  3. Old Town Historic District, Alexandria, Virginia

  4. Georgetown Historic District, Washington, D.C.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beacon Hill Historic District in Boston, Massachusetts was the first national historic district in the United States. It was designated in 1960.

What is the most common type of historic preservation project?

  1. Restoration

  2. Rehabilitation

  3. Reconstruction

  4. Adaptive reuse


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rehabilitation is the most common type of historic preservation project. It involves repairing and improving a historic building while maintaining its historic character.

What is the difference between restoration and rehabilitation?

  1. Restoration involves returning a historic building to its original condition, while rehabilitation involves making changes to a historic building to make it more modern.

  2. Restoration involves making changes to a historic building to make it more modern, while rehabilitation involves returning a historic building to its original condition.

  3. Restoration and rehabilitation are the same thing.

  4. Restoration involves repairing and improving a historic building while maintaining its historic character, while rehabilitation involves making changes to a historic building to make it more modern.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Restoration involves returning a historic building to its original condition, while rehabilitation involves making changes to a historic building to make it more modern.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

  1. A list of historic places that are protected by federal law.

  2. A list of historic places that are eligible for federal tax benefits.

  3. A list of historic places that are open to the public.

  4. A list of historic places that are owned by the government.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Register of Historic Places is a list of historic places that are eligible for federal tax benefits.

What is the National Historic Landmark Program?

  1. A program that recognizes and protects historic places that are of national significance.

  2. A program that provides financial assistance to historic preservation projects.

  3. A program that educates the public about historic preservation.

  4. A program that promotes historic preservation tourism.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Historic Landmark Program is a program that recognizes and protects historic places that are of national significance.

What is the Historic Preservation Fund?

  1. A fund that provides financial assistance to historic preservation projects.

  2. A fund that is used to purchase and preserve historic properties.

  3. A fund that is used to educate the public about historic preservation.

  4. A fund that is used to promote historic preservation tourism.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Historic Preservation Fund is a fund that provides financial assistance to historic preservation projects.

What is the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation?

  1. An independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on historic preservation matters.

  2. A group of experts who provide advice to the National Park Service on historic preservation matters.

  3. A group of volunteers who work to preserve historic places.

  4. A group of historians who study historic preservation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on historic preservation matters.

What is the National Trust for Historic Preservation?

  1. A private nonprofit organization that works to preserve historic places.

  2. A government agency that works to preserve historic places.

  3. A group of volunteers who work to preserve historic places.

  4. A group of historians who study historic preservation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private nonprofit organization that works to preserve historic places.

What is the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities?

  1. A private nonprofit organization that works to preserve historic places in New England.

  2. A government agency that works to preserve historic places in New England.

  3. A group of volunteers who work to preserve historic places in New England.

  4. A group of historians who study historic preservation in New England.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities is a private nonprofit organization that works to preserve historic places in New England.

What is the Association for Preservation Technology International?

  1. A professional organization for people who work in historic preservation.

  2. A government agency that works to promote historic preservation.

  3. A group of volunteers who work to preserve historic places.

  4. A group of historians who study historic preservation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Association for Preservation Technology International is a professional organization for people who work in historic preservation.

What is the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions?

  1. A network of local historic preservation commissions.

  2. A government agency that works to promote historic preservation.

  3. A group of volunteers who work to preserve historic places.

  4. A group of historians who study historic preservation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions is a network of local historic preservation commissions.

What is the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training?

  1. A center that provides training and technical assistance in historic preservation.

  2. A government agency that works to promote historic preservation.

  3. A group of volunteers who work to preserve historic places.

  4. A group of historians who study historic preservation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training is a center that provides training and technical assistance in historic preservation.

What is the World Monuments Fund?

  1. A private nonprofit organization that works to preserve cultural heritage around the world.

  2. A government agency that works to promote historic preservation around the world.

  3. A group of volunteers who work to preserve cultural heritage around the world.

  4. A group of historians who study historic preservation around the world.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Monuments Fund is a private nonprofit organization that works to preserve cultural heritage around the world.

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