Preservation of historic New Castle: a study in perception

Author(s)Wildes, Kristen Laham
Date Accessioned2023-05-31T16:10:10Z
Date Available2023-05-31T16:10:10Z
Publication Date2003
AbstractThis thesis studies the preservation of New Castle, Delaware. Because of its prominent history and remarkable architecture, several individuals set out to restore New Castle as a museum attraction in the 1940s and 1950s using Colonial Williamsburg as a model. The planners wanted to ensure the future of the town and use it for the patriotic education and inspiration of Americans. However, their extensive vision failed to become a reality. ☐ During interviews, several long-time residents of New Castle talked about the proposed restoration plan. Their experiences reflect opinions that differ from the planners about how a comprehensive restoration would have impacted the town. Informants felt that the community was primarily responsible for the fact that the plan was never carried out. Instead, New Castle enacted zoning legislation to protect its historic properties. Residents expressed concern about preventing too much change in New Castle and reflected on many changes that have occurred since the time of the proposed restoration.
AdvisorGarrison, J. Ritchie
DegreeM.A.
ProgramUniversity of Delaware, Liberal Studies Program
Unique Identifier1380773602
URLhttps://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/32815
PublisherUniversity of Delaware
dc.subject.lcshNew Castle (Del.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Conservation and restoration.
dc.subject.lcshHistoric buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Delaware -- New Castle.
dc.subject.lcshArchitecture -- Conservation and restoration -- Delaware -- New Castle.
dc.subject.lcshNew Castle (Del.) -- History -- 20th century
TitlePreservation of historic New Castle: a study in perception
TypeThesis
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