To restore a building to its original condition.

To maintain a building's current condition.

To adapt a building to new uses while preserving its historic character.

To demolish a building to make way for new development.

The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

The National Register of Historic Places

The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Standards for Rehabilitation

Preservation focuses on maintaining a building's original materials and appearance, while conservation focuses on repairing and stabilizing a building's structure.

Preservation focuses on protecting a building's historic character, while conservation focuses on protecting its physical condition.

Preservation focuses on preventing further deterioration of a building, while conservation focuses on restoring a building to its original condition.

Preservation and conservation are synonymous terms.

To convert a historic building to a new use that is compatible with its original character.

To restore a historic building to its original use.

To demolish a historic building and replace it with a new building.

To mothball a historic building and prevent its use.

The conversion of a historic factory into a loft apartment building.

The demolition of a historic theater to make way for a parking lot.

The restoration of a historic courthouse to its original use.

The construction of a new office building on the site of a demolished historic house.

They provide a sense of place and continuity for communities.

They contribute to the local economy by attracting tourists.

They serve as educational resources for future generations.

All of the above.

Lack of funding for preservation projects.

Public opposition to preservation efforts.

The need to balance preservation with the desire for new development.

All of the above.

Attend public hearings and voice their support for preservation projects.

Donate money to preservation organizations.

Volunteer their time to help with preservation projects.

All of the above.

To provide funding for preservation projects.

To enact laws and regulations that protect historic buildings.

To provide technical assistance to preservationists.

All of the above.

They can contribute to the local economy by attracting tourists.

They can provide affordable housing for low-income residents.

They can help to reduce crime and improve public safety.

All of the above.

A historic district is a group of buildings that are all considered to be historically significant, while a national historic landmark is a single building or site that is considered to be of exceptional historical significance.

A historic district is a group of buildings that are all considered to be historically significant, while a national historic landmark is a single building or site that is considered to be of national historical significance.

A historic district is a group of buildings that are all considered to be historically significant, while a national historic landmark is a single building or site that is considered to be of international historical significance.

A historic district is a group of buildings that are all considered to be historically significant, while a national historic landmark is a single building or site that is considered to be of universal historical significance.

It provides a list of buildings and sites that are considered to be historically significant.

It provides funding for preservation projects.

It provides technical assistance to preservationists.

All of the above.

Restoration involves returning a building to its original condition, while rehabilitation involves making repairs and improvements to a building while preserving its historic character.

Restoration involves returning a building to its original condition, while rehabilitation involves making repairs and improvements to a building without regard to its historic character.

Restoration involves returning a building to its original condition, while rehabilitation involves demolishing a building and replacing it with a new building.

Restoration and rehabilitation are synonymous terms.

It provides guidance for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic buildings.

It provides funding for preservation projects.

It provides technical assistance to preservationists.

All of the above.