Over the last half century, historic preservation has been on the rise in American cities and towns, from urban renewal and gentrification projects to painstaking restoration of Victorian homes and architectural landmarks. In this book, Nancy R. Hiller brings together individuals with distinctive styles and perspectives, to talk about their passion for preservation. They consider the meaning of place and what motivates those who work to save and care for places; the role of place in the formation of identity; the roles of individuals and organizations in preserving homes, neighborhoods, and towns; and the spiritual as well as economic benefits of preservation. Richly illustrated, Historic Preservation in Indiana is an essential book for everyone who cares about preserving the past for future generations.

Foreword by Duncan CampbellAcknowledgementsIntroduction Nancy R. Hiller1. Historic Preservation Henry Glassie2. Economics and Restoration: The Story of a Neighborhood's Rebirth Bill Sturbaum3. Ode to a Bungalow Teresa Miller4. The Old Library Debate: How Bloomington, Indiana Preserved Its Carnegie LibraryElizabeth Schlemmer5. On Loan from the Sea Scott Russell Sanders6. Industrial Muncie Cynthia Brubaker7. Preservation as Good Business Gayle Cook8. Passing Through: Historic Preservation in Pike County's Patoka Bottoms Edith Sarra9. "Where's the Porch?" and Other Intersections between Archaeology and Historic Preservation Cheryl Munson10. Preservation in Our Parks: A Natural Fit Vicki Basman and Benjamin Clark11. Bloomington Restorations: Saving Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Bloomington's Sense of Place Donald Granbois and Steve Wyatt12. Guinea Hens in the Churchyard: Signposts of Maple Grove Road Lauren Coleman13. No Place Like Home: Preservation, the Past, and Personal Identity David Brent JohnsonBibliographyContributorsIndex