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Concept information

Preferred term

historic preservation

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The identification, rehabilitation, maintenance and protection of historically important architecture, buildings, sites, landmarks, landscapes or other cultural objects.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • historical preservation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/68304

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