The Prairie Landscape

IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau


Rebecca Hunter

Rebecca Hunter


PO Box 608
Elgin, IL 60121-0608

P: 847.697.4551

http://www.kithouse.org

Rebecca Hunter

Rebecca Hunter received two master’s degrees from Governors State University and currently serves as an independent researcher on architectural history. She has published two books, Putting Sears Homes on the Map and Sears, Roebuck Book of Barns, and has authored numerous articles. She has taught various subjects for over twenty-five years.

Historic Preservation: Conserving Heritage through Preservation, Restoration, and Salvage

What IS historic preservation? Why is it important to save old buildings? How can we identify buildings which should be preserved? In this slide presentation, Rebecca Hunter will examine the history of the preservation movement and suggest avenues on how one can become involved in local, state-, or nationwide preservation efforts. Learn why architectural salvage is a critical component of restoration and heritage.

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