| Archival Documentation |
5002 (001) |
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Tues
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
In Person
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Description
This lecture/discussion course examines the research, documentation, and analysis of historic structures through the lens of the National Register of Historic Places nomination process.The course will explore the various research methods and resources currently available and commonly used by historic preservation professionals, and students will have the opportunity to visit several Chicago research repositories to conduct research first-hand. Students will learn a common standard for written architectural descriptions, as well as criteria for evaluating historic significance. The course will also explore several essential aspects of the National Register process, including the development of historic contexts and evaluation of historic integrity.
Readings will include: ?Your House Has a History,? published by the Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago; National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria; National Register Bulletin 16A: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form; as well as a wide variety of National Register Nominations and Chicago Landmark Designation Reports.
Students will develop research, analytic, and writing skills that are fundamental to historic preservation work through the completion of a National Register nomination for an assigned historic building, as well as through several small research and writing assignments. Several guest lectures given throughout the semester will provide students with insight into how research and architectural writing is used in various professional contexts, and students will present their National Register nominations at the end of the semester to a panel of historic preservation professionals.
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Class Number
2170
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Credits
3
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Department
Historic Preservation
Location
Lakeview - 1506
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| Historic Materials & Technology |
5003 (001) |
Anne T. Sullivan |
Tues
12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
In Person
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Description
This course investigates the materials and techniques used in North American building construction. The history and development of materials, their physical properties, and characteristics are studied. Building construction methods are explored including adobe, wood, stone, brick, concrete, and steel construction. Research papers and oral presentations are required. Lecture and field trips.
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Class Number
2130
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Credits
3
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Department
Historic Preservation
Location
Lakeview - 1506
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| Historic Preservation - Precedents, Histories & Contexts |
5006 (001) |
Carla Bruni |
Fri
12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
In Person
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Description
This class will focus on the general thought processes, cultural contexts, and historical gaffs that lead to both the grassroot efforts and professionalization of Historic Preservation in the United States. Changes within the preservation movement have always been driven by the cultural ethics of the time, so we will increasingly discuss and grapple with current issues that have asked our field to stretch in scope and adapt to the rapidly changing social, economic, and environmental landscapes.
This class surveys ideas and approaches to historic preservation from multiple perspectives. We will cover a range of book excerpts, videos, newspaper articles, and other media to show the breadth of the field from both a theoretical and action-oriented perspective. Most of the required reading and viewing will be in pdf and video format and either uploaded to Canvas or linked to the syllabus.
By the end of this course, students will be able to articulate precedents in preservation approaches, describe how preservation practices have changed over time and why, weigh and demonstrate a variety of approaches to contentious or culturally-sensitive preservation challenges, demonstrate a self-critical approach, and articulate an ethical position as part of a coherent preservation narrative. Discussion will be key to this process, and a final project may consist of the creation of a zine that highlights a lesser- or un-known narrative about a place.
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Class Number
2127
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Credits
3
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Department
Historic Preservation
Location
Sullivan Center 1241
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| Physical Documentation |
5008 (001) |
Charles Pipal |
Mon
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
In Person
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Description
The documentation of historic cultural resources is critical to the field of historic preservation. By immersion, students will learn photographic, measuring and drawing methods and subsequently develop a deep understanding of the pattern language of architectural drawing. Collections management and inventory will also be addressed.
During the course, we will reference the Historic American Buildings Survey collection at the United States Library of Congress. All relevant standards and guidelines issued by the National Park Service will be referenced, as well as previous projects from the HABS collection.
By measuring and drawing extant historic objects and structures to exacting standards, students will become familiar with historic construction techniques, building materials and design principles. Students will develop skills and provide final drawings and notes which will be included in the HABS collection.
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Class Number
2128
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Credits
3
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Department
Historic Preservation
Location
Lakeview - 1506
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| Building Conservation Lab |
6006 (001) |
Anne T. Sullivan |
Thurs
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
In Person
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Description
In this seminar/lecture/lab course, students learn the fundamentals of building conservation and repair techniques. Basic microscopy practices are taught through historic finishes analysis. Means of chemical and physical testing of historic building materials, cleaning methods and agents, protection, water repellents and consolidation, patching and repair, use and abuse of adhesives, etc. are discussed. Student presentations, guest lectures, laboratory work and field trips.
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Class Number
2129
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Credits
3
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Department
Historic Preservation
Location
Lakeview - 1507
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