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Revered as the father of historic preservation in the United States, architect James Marston Fitch was hailed by the New York Times at the time of his death in 2000 as an architect whose writings and teachings helped transform historic preservation from a dilettante's pastime into a vigorous, broadly based cultural movement.

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"Preservationists (and others) should take a breather from their daily tasks and read this book. They’ll learn where they came from and might be heading." -- Architectural Record
"[E]rudite, thoughtfully composed essays... . Recommended." -- L. M. Bliss, San Diego State University - Choice

James Marston Fitch

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    A Paperback / softback by Martica Sawin, Jane Jacobs

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      Publisher: WW Norton & Co
      Publication Date: 19/06/2007
      ISBN13: 9780393732290, 978-0393732290
      ISBN10: 0393732290
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      Book Synopsis
      Revered as the father of historic preservation in the United States, architect James Marston Fitch was hailed by the New York Times at the time of his death in 2000 as an architect whose writings and teachings helped transform historic preservation from a dilettante's pastime into a vigorous, broadly based cultural movement.

      Trade Review
      "Preservationists (and others) should take a breather from their daily tasks and read this book. They’ll learn where they came from and might be heading." -- Architectural Record
      "[E]rudite, thoughtfully composed essays... . Recommended." -- L. M. Bliss, San Diego State University - Choice

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