Are you new to preservation of the recent past or preservation in general? Wondering about the Recent Past Preservation Network (RPPN) and why we do the things we do? Just not sure where to start on our web site? Then, this is the best place to start! We've compiled this "basics" guide to get you started on all things recent past. From an overview of the recent past movement to lists of resources and best practices, this guide will get you going in the right direction!
Who? What? Why?
If you just want the quick facts about RPPN and our web site, start here. Check our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Preservation Basics
If you're new to historic preservation and not really sure what it's all about, read up on Historic Preservation in the United States from US/ICOMOS or browse Eastern Michigan's timeline of the early historic preservation movement. For resource guides, technical assistance, and the latest news on general preservation, there's no better place than the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Recent Past Basics
For basic information about the recent past movement and the importance of its preservation, take a look at this 1995 issue of the National Park Service's CRM. For a more recent take on the preservation of the recent past, check out this 2008 issue of Preservation magazine from the NTHP.
Doing Research
If you're doing research, there's not better place to start than our database of digital research and resources. Also, be sure to browse or download the Historical Bibliography of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism since World War II by architectural historian Richard Longsreth.
Preservation Near You
To find active groups in your state or to find research from your state, browse our state-by-state listing. If you need technical assistance for a project that you are involved with, you can contact us here.
Who? What? Why?
If you just want the quick facts about RPPN and our web site, start here. Check our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Preservation Basics
If you're new to historic preservation and not really sure what it's all about, read up on Historic Preservation in the United States from US/ICOMOS or browse Eastern Michigan's timeline of the early historic preservation movement. For resource guides, technical assistance, and the latest news on general preservation, there's no better place than the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Recent Past Basics
For basic information about the recent past movement and the importance of its preservation, take a look at this 1995 issue of the National Park Service's CRM. For a more recent take on the preservation of the recent past, check out this 2008 issue of Preservation magazine from the NTHP.
Doing Research
If you're doing research, there's not better place to start than our database of digital research and resources. Also, be sure to browse or download the Historical Bibliography of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism since World War II by architectural historian Richard Longsreth.
Preservation Near You
To find active groups in your state or to find research from your state, browse our state-by-state listing. If you need technical assistance for a project that you are involved with, you can contact us here.