Sunday, October 16, 2016

Importance Of Historic Preservation Of Buildings

By Laura Miller


Structures have been constructed starting from time in memorial. Some are still in existence till to date while others are not. It is important that people understand the importance of historic preservation. Some people do not appreciate them for they do not realize of their importance. Nowadays people are demolishing houses that have thrived for ages and in place constructing modern ones on the site.

This is not the right route to follow as sooner or later, all of them will get demolished. This has negative effects on so many things. Most of the buildings represent the tangible past of an area. Preserving them means even the young generation will have something to look up to so as they can understand their past and their culture.

The value of these old structures is fundamental. It is over the world war two that most of them got built. Durable and high quality materials were used. An example of those used is the hardwood and some were from trees that are no longer in existence. The reason as to why they are unique is because the standards used to construct them are dissimilar to what we have now. They are long lasting.

The instant people comprehend the value of this edifice is after demolition even though carrying it out at first looked good. Tourists will congregate in huge numbers from diverse areas of the planet to witness these remarkable structures however eliminating them is a means of deterring the guests. The revenue collected takes a rain check and consequently there will be deficient in the growth in the region.

In conducting business, most business men are likely to hire for space in these old buildings unlike going for the modern ones who charge high. Unfashionable stores, cultural eatery, bookstores, area pubs and a start up are among the business that are likely to thrive is such an area. On the other side, they charge less as compared to the modern ones hence making them the best.

The cultural history is something they preserve for ages. They are able to remind them of where they came from hence the importance of preserving them. Not doing so means you are unfair to the incoming generation who will have nothing to use so as they can trace their roots. What makes a town more beautiful is the ability to blend in the modern and the traditional feel as you walk by the streets.

It is impossible to construct such structures once more because the guidelines of construction used then are not the same as of those used today. Therefore demolishing them is the end of ever seeing such structures again. As a patriot and someone who believes in the future, it is important to preserve these sites.

The authorities have done well by locating and saving these structures by declaring them as historical sites. Setting up rules that will enable curb individuals who intend to do away with the heritage is essential. The environment is also conserved by ensuring such rules are followed strictly. People do not have to demolish structures to up others as there is enough space that has no existing structures.




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