MHP STUDENT RESEARCH, PROJECTS & WORK
INTERNSHIPS
Professional internships are strongly encouraged for students in the MHP program. Dozens of opportunities are available through the United States and abroad. Internships may be eligible for credit hours, and often include a stipend or other form of compensation. Read below for a sample of how our students have gained valuable experience interning with preservation organizations.
MHP SUMMER 2021 INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Internship Highlights Megan McPherson, 2nd year UGA MHP student, received a highly competitive NCPE summer 2021 internship at Redwood National Park in northern California. Second year UGA MHP student, Sarah Owen, received a highly competitive NCPE summer 2021 internship at Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas. Sierra Beighey, 2nd year MHP student, interned for Preservation Pittsburgh during summer 2021.
STUDENT INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHTS: ENGLISH HINTON AND ZACK ORR
This time of year, many students are seeking Summer internships. For two CED students, their remarkable experiences left a big impact as they closed a chapter on their time at UGA.
Anders Yount, left, and Mills Dorn, right, in the field for Find!It
(Photo Credit: UGAToday)
FindIt! Program
Mills Dorn ('19), Carter Finch ('19), Savannah Young ('19), and Anders Yount ('18) worked with the FindIt! Program to complete cultural resource surveys in Dooly County. This included conducting field surveys to identify and document historic properties, as well as entering this data into Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources GIS. FindIt! is housed in the Center for Community Design and Preservation at the College of Environment and Design here at the University of Georgia. Read UGAToday's feature on the program and learn more at http://findit.uga.edu/.
Five historic boathouses dubbed the "Painted Sisters" at Thousand Island Park.
Thousand Island Park
For the past two years, Caitlin Plesher ('19) has spent her summers interning with the Thousand Island Park Landmark Society and Thousand Island Park Corporation in beautiful upstate New York. The park was a Methodist campground established in 1875 that still continues to attract visitors from throughout the United States. As part of her internship, Caitlin put together exhibits on TIP’s history, surveyed historic cottages and boat houses, and compiled archival research and maps that will assist in the addition of the boathouses to TIP’s National Register listing. She said, “The Thousand Islands area is absolutely gorgeous with a rich history that has been beautifully preserved. I can’t wait to go back soon!”
Sherrie Raleigh (left) with members of the Hartwell citizen committee
Archway Partnership
The Archway Partnership is a UGA program that pairs students with communities to address their needs. As part of second-year student Sherrie Raleigh's ('19) assistantship with Archway, she is collaborating with citizens of Hartwell, Georgia to consolidate historic walking tours and research downtown buildings. Other projects MHP students have completed for Archway in the past include making recommendations for adaptive reuse, writing National Register nominations, and developing interpretative markers.
Lauren Patterson at the Portland Head Light, Maine's oldest lighthouse
Greater Portland Landmarks
Lauren Patterson ('19) joined Greater Portland Landmarks in Maine to perform architectural surveys of neighborhoods vulnerable to development. With a team of three other graduate students from around the country, she surveyed six neighborhoods, researched their historic contexts, and helped develop the case for how the areas tell the story of Portland and deserve diligence to ensure their character is retained. Check out the Landmarks' blog for more on her adventures in New England.
Maxwell Nosbisch in front of Sagamore's main lodge
Great Camp Sagamore
For the past two years, Maxwell Nosbisch ('20) has spent his summers and falls interning with Great Camp Sagamore National Historic Landmark in Raquette Lake, New York- an Adirondack Great Camp.The site was the summer home of the Vanderbilt family and is the progenitor of "Rustic" architecture in the United States. The internships focused on interpretation and the preservation of the original structures. Maxwell took part in a rehabilitation of the original servants' quarters which now serves as the site's gift shop, intern lodging, and lounge. Maxwell also created a new tour of the site that focused on the female history including Margaret Vanderbilt. Maxwell said, "Great Camp Sagamore is always looking for interns that are ready to get their hands-dirty and learn hands-on preservation techniques. Anybody interested in the MHP at UGA will find Great Camp Sagamore a beneficial internship to their possible career goals."
The Governor's Mansion was built in 1839, when Milledgeville was the capital of Georgia.
(Photo Credit: Visit Milledgeville)
The Governor's Mansion
Darcie Scales ('20) has always loved history. That’s why she jumped at the opportunity to take an internship with the Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville, Georgia. She quickly found herself doing such things as transcribing the private journals of people like former Governor Joseph E. Brown and his wife. The chance to work with original documents thrilled Darcie as she is interested in a career in archival research. Her time at the Old Governor’s Mansion taught her what it takes to read and interpret historical manuscripts, which in turn helped the site further the interpretation it gives to the public.
Elyse Hoganson dove into her hometown's history by interning with the local historical society.
Etowah Valley Historical Society
Being from Cartersville, Georgia, Elyse Hoganson ('20) has always felt a connection to the history of her hometown. That is why she decided to spend the summer interning with the Etowah Valley Historical Society. Hoganson wrote articles for the Society's website regarding her research on historic schools in Bartow County, Georgia. The research was intensive, involving a variety of materials such as historic newspapers, microfilm, interviews, and site visits. Through her work, Hoganson identified three different types of historic schools in Bartow County. The depth of research surprised Hoganson, who feels the lessons learned helped her become a more professional preservationist.
Knox Heritage
As a Knoxville, Tennesee native, Rose Mayo ('20) has seen the impact of a growing effort toward historic preservation throughout her hometown. When the opportunity arose to intern with Knox Heritage, she was eager to contribute her efforts to the fantastic work the organization does in the community. Rose assisted on a number of projects under the direction of the Director of Education and Technical Services, most notably researching and writing portions of a National Register nomination for the first multi-level parking garage in the downtown area. This internship provided Rose invaluable insight into the work of preservation professionals and helped her ultimately decided to pursue an MHP at UGA.
Other organizations with which MHP students have recently interned include: Athens-Clarke County Planning Department (Athens, GA); Great Camp Santanoni (Adirondacks, NY); Historic Savannah Foundation (Savannah, GA); Historic Rural Churches of Georgia; the Northeast Georgia Regional Planning Commission (Athens, GA); the Cannonball House (Macon, GA); WLA Studio (Athens, GA); and Historic Macon Foundation (Macon, GA), among others.
Theses
Master of Historic Preservation students represent a variety of academic and cultural backgrounds and interests. This is reflected in the breadth of projects taken on as independent thesis research. The below list includes completed topics through the Spring 2018 semester.
While travel is not required, many MHP students choose to do their thesis research on locations with which they have a strong connection. This has taken them to places such as duck camps in Louisiana (left); Nassau, Bahamas (middle); and Minneapolis, Minnesota (right).
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2021
- Maier, Allison E. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Park: residential site as a non-partisan space
- McSwigan, Caitlyn M. “Greetings from the Jersey Shore: A Study of the Character-defining Features of Three New Jersey Seaside Resort Towns”
- Discher, Margaret M. Elam Alexander: Enduring Architecture in Macon, Georgia
- Braithwaite, Amanda J. Something Blue: A Framework for the Revival of Indigo Culture in the North American South
- Pawloski, Devon E. “Stolen Lands, Stolen Stories: Colonizing and Decolonizing Cherokee Historic Sites in Georgia”
2020
- Hoganson, Elyse N. Studio apartment buildings: a history of artists' housing in New York City
- Mayo, Hannah R. "Who tells your story" : the impact of Hamilton on historic site interpretation
- Vanhuss, Victoria M. What's your social status?: a guide to social media for historic preservation nonprofit organizations
- Hinton, English E.Primetime preservation: HGTV's role in historic preservation
- Rooks, James L. Entrenched in memory: preserving earthen military fortifications at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- Stump, Ashlen M. An auto-biography: the significance of mid-century automobile showrooms in Virginia
- Scales, Darcie L. Guilds, bees, and circles: the role of crafting groups in women's intangible cultural heritage in the United States
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Nosbisch, Maxwell S. To free thought, free speech, and free investigation: the cultural landscape of Lily Dale, New York
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Summer 2020: Johnson, Samuel A. Low-country Ruins: Management Plans and Practices in Beaufort County, South Carolina
2019
- Beck, Jackson. What Gives You The Right? Procedural Due Process And Historic Preservation Ordinance Administration
- Demarais, Lisa. The Reuse of Urban Ruins in Industrial Heritage Tourism: A Case Study of Mill City Museum
- Dorn, James Mills. Cleared to Land. Preserving Georgia's WWII Army Airfields
- Finch, Carter. Heritage in the Fast Lane: Preservation Potential for NASCAR Racetracks in North Carolina
- Jackson, Maura.Traditions and Preservation of Iconic Statues on University Campuses: A Comparison of Alma Mater and John Harvard
- Latz, Sophia. (Not So) Gone with the Wind: The Architecture of John Wind
- Locke, James. Textile Mill Boom to the Baby Boom; Preserving North Carolina's Historic Textile Mill Landscapes By Adaptive Reuse as Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- Patterson, Lauren.The Modern Classic City: Analyzing Commercial Development in Athens, Georgia from 1930 to 1981
- Rainey, Caroline. Carrot Or Stick? Protecting Historic Interiors Through Ordinances Or Easements
- Raleigh, Sherrie'. Post World War II Food Manufacturing Facilities of Macon, Georgia and Ideas for Potential Adaptive Reuse
- Young, Savannah. Assessing Integrity at Florida's Mid-Century Spring-Based Roadside Attractions.
2018
- Burns, Julius Carter. Gilded Over: The Forgotten Architectural Career of Sidney Stratton
- Dobbs, David. Georgia State Parks: A Technological Approach to Documentation and Cultural Resources
- Helfgot, Rebekah. The Wren’s Nest: An Atlanta Landmark Reclaimed
- Hungate, Caity. Jaunts and Haunts: Examining the Effect of the Dark Tourism Industry on Savannah’s Traditional Branded Image
- Jackson, Christopher.Preservation and the Future of the Bahamian Past: A Case Study of San Salvador Island’s Historic Resources
- Klugh, Chase. From Black Powder to the Ivory Tower: Patterns of Adaptive Reuse and Preservation of Confederate Armories and Arsenals on Three Georgia University Campuses
- Rachal, Maria. Preserving Sportsman’s Paradise: Preservation Takes Flight at South Louisiana’s Duck Hunting Camps
- Ritter, Paige. Upturning Roots: An Analysis of the Continental Alpine Origins of American Architecture
- Thomas, Audrey. Recreation Without Humiliation: The Preservation of Travel Guide Resources in Portsmouth, Virginia
2017
- Ellis, Kimberly. Here Briefly Rests a Restless Tribe: Preserving Frank Redford’s Wigwam Villages
- English, Mary C. Scales. Private management of cultural landscapes: challenges at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
- Head, Olivia. Camp Merrie-Woode: The Interaction of Gender Attitudes and Historic Preservation at an All-Girls’ Summer Camp
- Waldroop, Lauren. Analyzing Georgia’s Historic Resource Survey Program: A Look at Data Quality and Data Management
- Winterhalter, Shannon. Building a New Nation: The Modern Architecture of Ghana
- Yates, Hollis. “Everyone had a Place at Her Tables”: Women Restaurant Owners of “Meat and Threes” in Georgia, 1940-1960
2016
- Bridgforth, James. The Farish District, Its Architecture and Cultural Heritage
- Comer, Catherine. Preserving Early Southern Architecture: The Antebellum Houses of Hancock County
- Ford, Melanie Jattuso. Higher Education for Elementary Aged Children: How to Teach and Why
- Green, Alexandra. Collaboration and Compromise: The Effect of Film-Induced Tourism on the Integrity of Historic Places
- McManus, Rebecca. The Sincerest Form of Flattery: An Analysis of Full-Scale, Ex Situ Replicas of World Heritage Sites
- Morgan, Kristin. The Preservation of Historic Schools & Community Identity in Suburban Texas
- Parish, Mary Fenwick. Transformation of Industrial Areas to Arts Districts: Case Studies of Riverside Industrial District, South Main Street Historic District, and Castleberry Hill Landmark District
- West, Matt. Academic Bondage: A Look at the History of Slavery on University Campuses in America and How These Schools are Addressing Their Past
2015
- Candler, Katherine Rose. Life Tenancy and the National Park Service—A Tool for Cultural Resource Management
- Chen, Fanglan. Thrive or Survive: Preservation of Chinatowns in the United States
- Date, Vineet. Recognizing and Preserving the Historic Identity of Dadar, West: Recommendations for Development Control Regulations
- Holbrook, Jarrad. From Ghost Lights to Curtain Calls: Reading the History of American Theatre In the Historic Playhouses of Georgia
- Leonard, Victoria. Preserving America’s Late Twentieth Century Domestic Architecture: A Study of Three Neighborhoods in Alleghany County, Virginia
- Perry, Lloyd Milton. Resurrection Through Interpretation
- Stern, Andrew. Cream City: The Brick That Made Milwaukee Famous
2014
- Aldridge, Jason. Congaree National Park: An Evolving Approach to Managing Nature and History in the National Park Service
- Cassiday, Johnathan Michael, History and Preservation of Depression Era Structural Glass Facades
- Dickerson, Leeann Katherine. The Small Shops of Charleston, South Carolina: Vernacular Commercialism and the Rise of the Small Business
- Donnell, Renee. Interpreting the African American Experience on Charleston County Plantations
- Duvekot, Laura Catherine. The Road To Recognition: Preserving Florida’s Historic Brick Pavements
- Fulwood, Kasey Jaren. The National Register of Historic Places and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Heritage
- Lawrence, Parker. Home Sweet Mobile Park: Developing a Historic Context for a Modern Resource
- Martin, Adam. Heirloom Bulbs: Horticultural Rarities, ‘Passalong’ Plants, & Biotic Cultural Resources
- Rushing, Catherine Ann, Balancing Roles: The Interpretation of the Taylor-Grady House
- Saul, Alana. The Impact of Privatization on Historic U.S. Army Family Housing
- Weldon, Daniel Taylor. The Vernacular Landscape: Interpretation of the Tobacco Culture at Stratford Hall
2013
- Bailey, Jennifer Kay. Preserving World’s Fair Parks: The Case of Knoxville, Tennessee’s 1982 Energy Exposition
- Bradley, Cynthia. Rolling the Dice in Colorado: the Impact of Gambling on Historic Resources in Central City and Black Hawk
- Dunlap, Sean. The World in a Tomato Seed: Historic Agricultural Sites and Place-Based Environmental Ethics
- Garner, Julia Catherine. Biking Through History
- Jones, Thomas Cooper. The Eagle has Landed: A Preservation Ethic for Off-Planet Cultural Resources
- Kahler, Danielle Marie. Preservation Begins at Home
- Miller, Lillian. Preserving Calistoga: A Management Framework for a Living Landscape in the Napa Valley
- Patrick, Nicholas Michael. Preserving Construction: Design-Build Versus Design-Bid-Build
- Schuetz, Laura Elizabeth. The Franklinton Center at Bricks: Cultural Landscape Conservation Guiding Future Development
2012
- Campbell, Kyle Bradley. More than the sum of its parts: expanding the Board of Regents Campus Historic Preservation Planning Guidelines through a preservation plan for the University of Georgia
- Cothren, Claire Profilet. Rolling on the River: Preserving America’s Steamboats.
- Mooney, Mark. Holding Back Time: How are Georgia’s Historic Dams Unique Resources?
- Norton, Dustin B. Greener Pastures for Preservation: Proposing a Stronger Marriage between the Worlds of Preservation and Sustainability
- Smith, Stella. Revitalizing New Urbanism: Expanding its Scope through Small Town Rehabilitation
- Wilson, Anne. Boom and Bust: Preserving Colorado’s Ski Towns
- Wood, Inger. History That Will Not Vanish: Preserving the Legacy of the Soil Conservation Service Branch of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Georgia
2011
- Baker, Ashley. Interpretation of Mission 66
- Blanchard, Guy. National Historic Preservation Act
- Butler, William. Mixed Use in Historic Structures
- Cissel, Ashley Claire. Preservation and Natural Disasters
- Cody, Ellen Dickson. Sustainable Aspects of the Historic Bungalow
- Cothran, Noah Andrew. Through Shared Heritage: How Communities Can Adaptively Use Historic Buildings As Museums for Education and Community Growth
- Davis, Taylor P. Tabby: The Enduring Building Material of Coastal Georgia
- Farr, Sara. Preservation and the Postindustrial City: Preservation As an Economic Revitalization and Policy Tool in Pittsburgh and Detroit
- Gogo, Melissa. Digital Documentation for Historic Resources
- Goodrich, Stephanie. Spatially Targeting Historic Neighborhoods for Community Revitalization
- Hannon, Jena Gayle. Preservation through Partnership: Strengthening the Collaboration between Historic Preservation and Interior Design in High Education
- Jones, Gwen. Demolition of Historic Buildings on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
- Kviklys, Laura. The Identification and Preservation of 1950s Ranch House Interiors
- McAlpin, Katherine. Going to the Mountain is Going Home: Interpretation of John Muir Through Cultural Landscapes at Yosemite National Park and John Muir National Historic Site
- Oshida, Caitlin M. The Effect of Herbicide on Stone and Masonry Material
- Sniff, Daniel E. The Space Between: A Developmental History of Open Space, Lawns, and Gardens of the American Campus and a History of Herty Field
- Spicer, Ivy. Sweet Potato Curing Barns: An Agricultural Landmark
2010
- Clementino, Lauren. Deferred Maintenance in the National Park Service and Preservation Goals for the 2016 Centennial and Beyond
- Courson, Justin Eric. Preservation Planning for Philomath, Georgia
- McShea, Kaitlin Brooke. Critical Success Factors for Cultural Heritage Tourism Operations
- Mullins, Ashton Elise. Form-Based Codes and Historic Preservation: Recommendations for Communities Considering the Adoption of Form-Based Codes
- Person, Helen Arnold. The Main Street Design: Power, Politics, and Priorities
- Reisman, Eric. The Use of Conservation Easements to Protect Gardens of Cultural and Historic Significance
- Robert, Benjamin Anthony. Georgia’s Historic County Courthouses: Anchors in a Sea of Change
- Wood, Victoria Prevatt. Historic Preservation and Philanthropy: Partners through Nonprofit Organizations
- Ziegler, Sean Michael. Form, Function, and Preservation: The Evolution of the Denominational College Campus in Georgia
2009
- Berry, Ashley M. Machines for Eating: The American Diner
- Bevil, Nathan Andrew. Preserving Single-Room Occupancy Hotels
- Daniel, Christopher Alan. Web 2.0: Historic Preservation in the Digital Age
- DeJarnette, Mark L. Successful Place Making in a Post-Katrina Environment: a Redevelopment Strategy to Reclaim Social Equity and Authentic Character for a Small Town Center
- Hager, Rebecca Ruth. The Secretary of State’s Register of Culturally Significant Property as a Tool for Preservation and Diplomacy
- Johnson, Lindsay G. From “Out of Service” to Public Purpose: Using International Heritage Documents to Support a Link Between Historic Preservation and Brownfield Redevelopment
- Kerr, Lindsey K. Tree Preservation Ordinances: Smart Protections for our Communities’ Heritage Trees
- Kooles, Kimberly L. Integration of Historic Preservation and Sustainability Principles for Local Historic Preservation Commissions
- Krintz, Jennifer Lynn. Pleasure Piers and Promenades: The Architecture of Southern California’s Early Twentieth Century Beach Resorts
- Lockerman, Kristin L. Clarence N. Crocker and Georgia’s Twentieth Century Historic Bridges
- Manning, Matthew J. Death and Life of Great American Strip Malls: Evaluating and Preserving a Unique Cultural Resource
- Marburger, Julie. An Analysis of Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits
- McDonald, Caroline C. Designing a Sense of Place: The Evolution of Participatory Commemorative Art in the Twentieth Century American Landscape
- McDonald, Heather Lynn. National Register of Historic Places and African-American Heritage
- Myers, Samuel Trenholm. Interlocal Agreements for Historic Preservation in Georgia
- Owens, Sheldon Ben. The Dogtrot House Type in Georgia: A History and Evolution
- Peacock, Malachi Reid. Neighborhood Conservation Districts and Their Relevance to Historic Preservation in the 21st Century
- Revis, Timothy Ellis. Historic Preservation and the Twentieth Century Kitchen: A Case for Values Centered Preservation
- Stucker, Sean C. Sustaining Watersheds through Preservation Practice: An Analysis of the Role Historic Preservation in Sustainable Watershed Management
2008
- Bracewell, Amy Brooke. Telling Their Own Story: The Presentation of American Indian History Reconsidered
- Britton, Frances Lauren. The Source of Sustainability: Inherent Energy Saving Features of Historic Buildings
- Crotty, Anne Rachel. Age Limits: Re-evaluating the Fifty-year Rule
- Estabrook, Desiree Lynn. Three Cultures in One City: A Study of Three Mutual-Aid Society Cemeteries in Ybor City as Traditional Cultural Properties
- Kampinen, Andrea Rose. The Sod Houses of Custer County, Nebraska
- Smith, Laura M. A Public House: an Analysis of the Kennedy White House Restoration
- Van Vleet, Miranda Lee. The American State Fair: Architecture and Preservation
2007
- Chapman, Michael Kevin. The Ranch-Type House: Evolution, Evaluation, and Preservation
- Ciomek, Summer Anne. The History, Architecture, and Preservation of Rosenwald Schools in Georgia
- Downs, Sharon Rae. Transfer of Development Rights: A Viable Rural Preservation Tool
- Duncan, Janine Louise. Revisiting the Historic Preservation Ordinance: What Works, What Doesn’t and Is There an Optimal Solution?
- Lumang, Marielle S. There’s Gold In Them Thar’ Hills
- Regan, Ashley Lauren. Historic Resources and Disaster Planning: Strategies for Mitigation and Recovery
- Wilson, Bejie DeAnn. The Evolution of Compatibility
- Wilson, Lisa Lukk. An Analysis of Georgia’s Historic Preservation Commission Training Program
2006
- Adair, David James. An Inventory of Extant County Training School Buildings in Georgia Originally Established with Philanthropic Funds Devoted to African American Education (1911-1937)
- Anderson, Katherine Anne. Graves Matter: Urban Graveyard Preservation in Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina
- Brockenbrough, Mignon Lawton. Integrating Historic Preservation Into the Public Primary and Secondary School Curriculum
- Bruechert, Daniel Carson. Frank Lloyd Wright and the Automobile: Designs for Automobility
- Clark, Kinney E. Cultural Resources in GIS: the Case for Spatial Data Content Standards
- Clark, Traci. Falling to Pieces: The Preservation of Ruins in Coastal Georgia
- Cooner, Tara L. Popular Media as a Tool for Preservation Education
- Harrmann, André. Architectural Reconstructions: The Current Developments in Germany
- Logan, Carrie. The Role of the UNESCO Preliminary Draft Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Protecting Native Languages in the United States
- McCauley, Christine. The Impact of Wilderness on Cumberland Island, Georgia
- Schueneman, Dawn Johnson. The Availability of Reproduction Wallpapers from 1700 to 1950 in America
- Williams, Erin Rachelle. The Flowering of Quilts: Garden Patterns and Floral Motifs in Nineteenth Century Southern Quilts
- Wright, Alvin Owen (Chip). Trouble on the Horizon: Preserving Strategy vs. Over Development in Rural Wiregrass Georgia
- Zurn, Robert Lawton. A Blessing or a Curse? The Potential Impact of Post-Kelo Legislation on Historic Preservation
2005
- Blackwell, William Chad. Silver Slopes: Preserving North America’s Ski Lodges
- Brockenbrough, William. Contemporary Design in Historic Districts: A Case Study of Two Museums
- Cramer, Evan Christopher. Fill ‘Er Up: The Rehabilitation of Early Twentieth Century Gas Stations
- Crawford, John Robert. Piedmont and Northern Railway Stations
- Dockery, Jessica Ann Parker. Pre-1850 Paint in Historic Properties: Treatment Options and Processes
- Dowdy, Sue-Anna Eliza. The Arts of Early Twentieth Century Dining Rooms: Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco
- Gardner, Bennet Rowan. The National Park Service and the Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Cultural Resource Management
- Hutchings, Joan Eileen. Segregated Sabbaths: The Architectural Differences Between White and Black Churches in Georgia Between 1850-1950
- Kelly, Nancy Elizabeth. The Northeast Georgia Hydroelectric Plants
- Koepnick, Brian Douglas. Tampa’s Historic Cigar Factories: Making a Case for Preservation
- Mark, Jeanne-Marie. Holding Up Walls of Faith: Preservation Perspectives Within Historic Church Congregations
- Olson, Christina. Burning the Landscape: Fire as a Cultural Resource Management Tool
- Ray, David Winter. A History of Streetcar Service in Athens, Georgia, and Some Possibilities for Its Reintroduction
- Runyon, Charles Brent. Design-Based Regulations for Manufactured Urban Infill Housing
- Spence, Taryn Noell. The Contemporary American Interior of 1945-1955 as Seen in Architectural Record and House and Garden
- Therrien, Michelle Marie. Albert D. Sams and the Church-Waddel-Brumby House: Reconciling This Generous Benefactor’s Intent with Emerging Reinterpretation Philosophies
- Trudeau, Paul Joseph. Friend or Foe: The Viability of Local Designation in the Peoplestown Neighborhood, Atlanta, Georgia
- Wheeler, Beth Jeanne. History and Heritage in Preservation
- Wojcik, Paige Michelle. An Analysis of Wood Window Restoration at the President Lincoln and Soldier’s Home National Monument, Washington D.C.
2004
- Arning, David R. Preserving a Room at America’s Grand Hotels: A Developmental History and Preservation Resource for Historic Hotels
- Christoph, Erica Lynn. Preservation and the Projects: An Analysis of the Revitalization of Public Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Ellerbee, Jason L. African American Theaters in Georgia: Preserving an Entertainment Legacy
- Fullerton, Christopher. The Use of Cultural Easements for the Protection of Resources in Georgia
- Garlington, Ethiel. Elkmont: A National Park Community in Limbo
- Ghosh, Deepannita. Illuminating the Past: Artificial Lighting in America (1610-1930) and a Guide to Lighting Historic House Museums
- Hardman, Bryan. A Piece of Mind: The Fate of the State-Funded Asylum of the Nineteenth Century
- Hayden, Monica D. A Proposal for the Establishment of a Master’s of Historic Preservation Program in Chile
- James, Elizabeth. Main Street and the Aluminum Façade
- McStotts, Jennifer Cohoon. The ABC’s of Alternative Building Codes for the Rehabilitation of Historic Structures
- Moon, Allison. Assessing the Feasibility of Using Arnocroft as an Historic House Museum
- Peek, Gina Gould. The Creation of a Meaningful Rural Preservation Agenda in Georgia
- Ross, Aimee Danielle. Shutter to Think: Issues in the Treatment of Historic Window Shutters
2003
- Benham, Heather. An Examination of the History of Affordable Housing With an Emphasis on Preservation Through the Community Land Trust
- Bennett, Glen H. The Student Ghetto: Preservation-Based Neighborhood Revitalization in College Communities
- Brazil, Brandon Glenn. Non-Traditional Remedies to Demolition-by-Neglect: Private Sector Incentives, Public Sector Municipal Abatement, and Other Approaches
- De La Torre, Aileen. An Analysis of African American Participation in Historic Preservation
- Feild, Lori A. A Study of the Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as an Advocacy and Planning Tool for Local Historic Preservation Organizations and Preservation Planning Departments
- Herrington, Philip Mills. Forgotten Plantation Architecture of Burke County, Georgia
- Ivey, Melissa Leigh. Preserving Ether: The Birthplace of the Internet and the Interpretation of Information Age Technology
- Kerr, T. Lloyd. Influences on the Early Post-War House
- McCullough, Sarah Hudson. Conflict and Culture: The Development of International Preservation Advocacy in the Twentieth Century and its Effectiveness in Armed Conflict
- Simmons, Erin Aubrey. Campus Expansion Through Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse
- Stanton, Kay Suzanne. The Recent Past: How Can I Miss You If You Won’t Go Away?
- Straehla, Laura Blake. National Heritage Areas in the United States: Partnerships, Preservation, Conservation, and Economic Development
- Temples, Meredith Leigh. Rehabilitation: A Tool in Habitat for Humanity’s Workbelt
- Ziehl, Nell M. H. Representing Slavery at Oakland Plantation, A National Park Service Historic Site in Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Louisiana
2002
- Bartos, Ramona. Libuše’s Dream: Historic Preservation in Prague, The Czech Republic
- Bivins, Daniel. Transportation Enhancements: TEA-21 and the Rails-To-Trails Program
- Chastine, Robert Kevin. Dime Store Deco: The Architecture and Adaptive Reuse of Depression Era S.H. Kress 5 & 10 Cent Stores
- Hildebrandt, Rachel. The Impact of Governmental Policies on the Preservation of Sorbian Communities in German (1945-2001)
- Holder, Paula Jean. Rehabilitation of Historic Student Housing: A Case Study
- Ladenheim, Jennifer Lynn. The Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Historic Buildings
- Lewis, Jennifer Martin. We Become Like That Which We Constantly Admire: Justifying the Use of Historic School Buildings as Schools
- McDaniel, Matthew. Georgia’s Forgotten Battlefields: A Survey of and Recommendations for Selected Revolutionary War Battlefields and Sites in the State
- Rice, Rebecca Wyanne. Georgia’s Historic Gardens: A Proposal to Develop a Statewide Tour to Fund Garden Restoration and Preservation Politics
- Sager, Jonathan. The Garage: Its History and Preservation
2001
- Gales, Elizabeth Anne. An Alternative to the Scenic Byways Program
- Grier, Casey Christine. This Land is My Land: An Analysis of the Historic Preservation and Land Use Regulation in Light of Anticipated Bush Administration Policy and the Rehnquist Court’s Taking Law
- Kelly, David Patrick. Outsider Architecture and Historic Preservation
- Laughlin, Christine Theresa. Historic Preservation as a Sustainable Growth Planning Tool
- Maciej, Ryan. Historic Environments, Heritage Education, and Subject Interests and Abilities as Factors in Historic Preservation Career Development
- Maggioni, Joseph Paul. Tall Ships In Port: A Study of Maritime Museums
- Roberts, Melissa Augusta. The American Cemetery: Future Design and Cemetery Interpretation
- Sirotkin, Marc Eric. The Acquisition of Civil War Battlefield Land by the National Park Service
- Smith, Jason Oliver. Using Land Trusts to Preserve Abandoned Graveyards in the American Southeast
2000
- Beaty, John M. Secondary Fermentation: The Adaptive Use of American Breweries Built Between 1865 and 1919
- Bredenko, Barbara. Adhering to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards: Three Antique Wood Carousel Restoration and Their Very Different, and Similar, Results
- Burdette, Frank. Humidity Control in Buildings
- Cochran, Christopher. As Giants Sleep: An Assessment of United States Local Historic Preservation Commissions
- DeViney, Claudia. From Spirit to Structure: State of Georgia Historical Camp Meeting Grounds
- Franklin, Patrick. Daniel Pratt: The Milledgeville Houses
- Hudson, Helen Anne. Streamline Modern Greyhound Bus Terminals: A Dying Breed
- Kersel, Morag. We Sell History: Issues in the Illicit Trade of Antiquities and Cultural Repatriation
- Lawrence, Sandra. Interpretation of the National Park Service
- Marshall, Susan Hamilton. The Role of American Women in Historic Preservation and Their Influence on the Profession: A Georgia Perspective
- Pfister, Thomas Paul. Preservation Revolving Funds: The Cases of Historic Landmarks Foundations of Indiana and Preservation North Carolina
- Renell, Jacqueline. Store-wide Sale: The Adaptive Use of Downtown Department Stores
- Walsh, Timothy Ryan. Elements of Style: A Survey and Analysis of Historic Fence Design
- Webb, Lee Alexander. The Evolution of Atlanta’s Historic In-town Residential Neighborhoods Including Morning Side, Virginia Highland, and the Auburn District
1999
- Blizzard, Dana Cherie. “There are Little Silent Places Where…the Stories of Ages Find Voice”: Interpreting the Homes of Southern Writers
- Harris, Frances Katherine Parr. West Virginia Homeplaces: A Study of Architectural Resources in the Appalachian Corridor H Project Area
- Hastie, Winslow Warren. Conservation in the Ashley River Historic District
- Hinder, Kimberly Dee. The Preservation of Large Estates in Florida with an Adaptive Reuse Proposal for the Preservation of Pearce-Lockett Estate
- Leynes, Jennifer Brown. Paternalism, Progressivism, and the Built Environment: The West Point Manufacturing Company Towns of Langdale and Shawmut, Alabama
- Lonnee, William Robert Bruce. Preserving the American Drive-In Theater
- Mason, Amber Rebecca. The Effects of Historic District Regulation in Three Historic Districts: Macon, Georgia’s In-town District, New Orleans, Louisiana’s Vieux Carre District, Greenville, South Carolina’s Hampton-Pinckney District
- Morgan, Julie Camille. An Analysis of the Use of Preservation Easements for Historic Interiors
- Picaro, Alicia Victoria. The American Motor Court: Its Past, Present, and Future
- Rierson, Autumn Leigh. Where East Meets West: Cultural Property Laws in China and the United States
- Rodrigue, Dorothy Merritt. This Old Courthouse: Georgia Historic Courthouse Preservation at the End of the 20th Century
- Sawyer, Kimberly Dawn Cruce. The Preservation of Cold War Resources Through the Legacy of Resource Management Program
- Veregin, Margaret Ann Callister. Section 106 & Highway Development
- Weiss, Paige Lindgren. Commemoration of Civil Rights Sites of the Mid-Twentieth Century: Case Studies of the Selma Voter Registration Drive and the Selma to Montgomery March Sites
- Woodard, Sarah Amanda. Connection Between Fewer Wrecking Balls and Smiling Faces: Historic Preservation and Quality of Life
1998
- Braddock, Virginia Lynne. Indicators of Success in Nonprofit Statewide Historic Preservation Organizations
- Bryant, Stella Gray. Organizational Effectiveness for Historic Preservation Non-Profits
- Ciucevich, Robert Anthony. Providing a Future for Historic Streetcar Lines
- Durham, Alan Ryan. Georgia Scenic Byways: A Tool for Historic Preservation Planning
- Gaylen, Susan Cheryl. Heritage Tourism in Appalachia: A Case Study in Grayson County, Virginia
- Goldstein, B. Colleen. The Evolution and Significance of the Front Porch in American Culture
- Groover, Amy Melissa. John Volk, Architect: A Study of His Work in the Palm Beaches
- Joines, Sherry Jane. Up Before Dawn: A Profile of Farms and Farm Ways in Alleghany County, North Carolina
- Martinson, Lauren Burlison. Revitalization and Preservation in Alabama’s Textile Mill Villages
- Mishra, Ashish. Sustainable Design and Energy Conservation in Historic Preservation
- Mullen, Amanda Kirsten. Evaluating Success of Main Street Programs in Georgia
- Porter, Gary Lynn. Preservation Technology Programming Recommendations for Preservation Trades Education
- Robinson, Brian Scott. Historically Significant Signage: Challenges in the Streetscape
- Slocum, Allison Bethea. State Archival Photographic Collections and Their Potential for Preservation Applications
- Squier, Jeffery T. Learning About Our Past For a Purpose: Heritage Education, Education Standards, and Critical Thinking
- Torbett, Shannon Reynolds. An Analysis of Affordable Housing Strategies for Urban Residential Historic Districts
- Van Voorhies, Christine U. Georgia’s Archeological Resources: Their Consideration on the Local Government Level
- Woodhull, Cheri Michele. Jekyll Island’s Hollybourne: A Turn of the Century Architectural Museum
- Young, Kelly. Relocated Structures in Recreated History Villages
1997
- Anderson, Alicia Kay. Shrines to Sport: American Ballparks
- Bedingfield, Amanda. The Thames River at Oxford: A Character Appraisal
- Carter, Joanna Ruth. The Section 106 and 4(f) Processes: An Evaluation of Effectiveness and the Preservation Consultant’s Role
- Cassady, Jane Tyson. Preserving Cultural and Historic Landscapes: A Study of Preservation Policies and Techniques
- Chancellor, Mark Douglas. A Preservation Study of Northwest Florida
- Cliett, Melissa Marie. The Regulation of Religious Properties Against First Amendment Challenges Under Federal Law
- Heeb, Mark William. Sapelo Island, Georgia: Analysis of a Multiple Period Landscape Using National Park Service Landscape Preservation Methodology
- Hitchcock, Susan Lee. The Colonial Revival Gardens of Hubert Bond Owens
- Kierman, Elaine Kathleen. “I Would Have A Howse Stronge In Timber”: The Eighteenth Century Connecticut Heavy-Timbered House, A Historic House Form with Modern Structural Problems
- Koehler, Sheila Kathryn. Interpretation of Historic Houses: The Incorporation of Architectural Significance in Interpretation
- Maul, Jennifer L. Preservation Issues and Historic Public Housing
- Miller, Gail Frances. The Preservation of Country Place Era Properties in Coastal Georgia
- Robertson, Chase Lovewell. The Impact of Bed and Breakfasts on Historic Preservation: In Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana
- Watson, Marcus Warren. The Effective Marketing of Historic Properties Through the Education of Real Estate Professionals
1996
- Baldwin, Gail Marlene Taylor. Apalachee, Georgia: Preservation of Historic Resource in the Unincorporated Rural Community
- Barker, Elizabeth Kelley. American Empire Furniture: Its Impact on the State of Georgia
- Blencoe, Corrine Victoria. Preservation Strategies for Three Lakeside Communities in Georgia: Lake Rabun, Mountain Park, and Bishop Lake
- Diehlmann, Nicole Alexis. Learning from Controversy: The Maryland Experience: Nimbys, Local Historic Districts, and Citizen Participation
- Foell, Stephanie Sue. Agricultural Museums: Interpretation and Authenticity
- Goetcheus, Cari Lyn. Visual Concerns for Historic Sites: A Survey Review of Visual Assessment Methodologies and Proposal for Historic Sites
- Green, Evelyn L. The Impact of Film Industry Activity on Historic Communities in Georgia: Creating the Incentive to Preserve
- Malone, Katherine Eugenia. Heritage Education at the Community Level
- McAuliff, Kevin Patrick. Accommodating New Eucharistic Liturgies in Traditional Churches: The Intersection of Theology and Architecture in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Communions
- McClure, Jill Cathleen. The Interior Scenery and Decoration of William Jay: A Study of His Architecture in Savannah and Charleston
- Mercer, Chloe Shana. Preservation Building Crafts Enlighten Disadvantaged Youth and Strengthen Quality of Life
- Messer, Scott Eric. A Profile of “Rural Historic Districts” on the National Register of Historic Places
- Miles, Diana Greer. Revitalization and Preservation in Two Textile Mill Villages in South Carolina
- Tarlov, Jane Alison. Education and Employer Expectations for Preservation Professionals in the Nineties
- Worgan, Glenn Simpson. Federal Period Paint Colors Used on Exterior Shutters and Window Trim in Coastal Cities and Towns
1995
- Anderson, Sherry Jean. Pre-1955 Tourist Attraction in Florida: A Developmental History and Analysis of Significance
- Cullison, David Charles. J.W. Barnett: The Influence of the Architect and City Engineer on the Physical Development of Athens, Georgia 1889-1930
- Davis, Laurel Denise. Effective Fundraising for Small House Museums
- Evans, Martha Lillian. The Interpretation of Abandoned Rural Communities and the National Park Service
- Franks, Kathryn Anne. Enka, North Carolina: New Planning in an Early Twentieth Century Mill Town
- Horton, James Alexander. The Fast-Food Restaurant and the Historic District: Respecting Community Identity
- Martin, Jorene Theresa. Successful Self-Guided Resource Materials in Heritage Education Programs
- Masterman, Amy Reynolds. On-Location in North Carolina: The Use of Cultural Resources in Filmmaking
- Price, Wendy Lyn. Protecting the Rural Landscape: A Compilation of State Enabling Legislation for Rural Preservation and Open Space Conservation
- Tarpley, Michelle Leigh. Preserving Historic Downtown Commercial Building Through Residential Use in Small Town Georgia
1994
- Glover, Guerry. Lead Based Paint: The Increasing Awareness of Its Dangers and the Role of Preservationists in Developing a Solution to Its Problems
- Goodman, Hugh David. The Role of the Builder-Architect in the Domestic Architecture of John McComb, Jr.
- Griffin, Kelly Glasgow. A Study of the Development and Regional Influences of the Greek Revival Period of Architecture in Mississippi with Interpretive Planning Guidelines for Its Interiors
- Hardison, Lillian Hooper. Coca-Cola Bottling Plants in Georgia: The Preservation of Standardized Early 20thCentury Commercial Buildings
- Janicki, Joan Carole. Preserving Historic Resources in New Subdivision Development: Promising Developments in the Maryland Suburbs
- Larimore, Denise Rachael. Let the Stones Speak: Interpreting Civil War Monuments at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
- Malone, Constance Marie. The Adaptive Use of Abandoned Railroad Depots in Northeast Georgia’s Small Towns
- Michael, Michelle Ann. The Rise of the Regional Architect in North Carolina as Seen Through the Manufacturer’s Record
- Townes, Bryan Landon. The Adaptive Use of Abandned Turn-of-the-Century Schools in Small Georgia Communities
- Ungaro, Maurice A. Rehabilitating Historic Hotels
- Walker, Robert Burke. Georgia’s Carnegie Libraries: A Study of Their History, Their Existing Conditions, and Conservation
1993
- Christian, Anne Catherine. Using a Revolving Loan to Acquire, Rehabilitate, and Re-sell Historic Homes for Affordable Housing
- Kelly, William Bryan. Preserving Historic Downtowns of University Cities Through Traditional Use as Location for Retail Businesses
- McDowell, Ellen Burton. Documenting Antebellum Interiors in the Lower Mississippi River Valley: A Guide to Historic Research for House Museums
- Strickland, Tiffany Tuley. House Museum Education Programs: Reinforcing School Subjects Through a Visual Experience
- Turner, Cathleen D. The Wright Brother’s Memorial: A Study in the Application of the Context-Based Approach to Evaluating Significance
- Vogel, Lisa Diane. Southern Textile Mills and the National Register of Historic Places: A Framework for Evaluation
- Wyatt, Eric Michael. Historic Structures of Rural Dallas County, Alabama: An Overview of Resources and Alternatives for the Conservation of the County’s Built Environment
1992
- Hudson, Charlton. Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing
- Maddox, Janice Wilma. The Derivation of the Urn Motif: A First Study of the Decorative Use of Urns in European and American Architecture
- Rine, Ruth Kristin. Agricultural Resource Protection Programs in Pennsylvania: An Analysis and Application
1991
- Butler, C. Scott. Windows in Georgia: Technological and Stylistic Changes as an Aid in Dating Historic Buildings, 1733-1945
- Hirschy, Susan Alden. Historic Property Appraisals: Residential Real Estate Valuation
- Houston, Katherine Lewis. Evaluating Residential Rehabilitation and Resale Business Potentials
- Sebree, Michelle. The Development and Preservation of Coral Gables, Florida: An Early Twentieth Century Thematic Suburb
- Terrell, Elinor Greta. The House Museum: A Tool for Teaching History
- Wright, Elliott Kipling. Historic Preservation Polls: Purpose, Method, and Application
1990
- Jones, Lynn M. The Design of National Park Visitors Centers: The Relationship Between Buildings and Their Sites
- Latham, Dan Hill. Georgia Marble: A Study of Its Production and Architectural Use Before World War II
- Turner, Mary Julia. Surveying Industrial Era Vernacular Architecture
1989
- Casey, Susan Elizabeth. Historic Preservation and the Festival Marketplace: Utilizing Historic Structures in Small Cities
- Cleveland, Martin Todd. The Economic Impact of Historic Preservation on Local Economies
- Clower, Jennifer M. The University of Virginia’s Historic Renovation Corporation: A Model for Providing Improved Historic Housing for Students
- Dixon, Lori Ann. The Hotel Oakwood: A Case Study in Adaptive Use Planning
- Gromlich, Bonnie Flanagan. Design Guidelines for Historic Districts
- Harris, Virginia Jan. The Absence of Self-Awareness of Potential Local Historic Preservation Organizations
- Strong, Jeanne Mansell. Historic Preservation Commission and Computer Technology: Potentials for Immediate Application
- Vinson, John Chalmers. The Development of Historic Preservation as a Profession in the United States and the State of Georgia: A Study of the History, Present Status, and Future Prospects of Historic Preservation as a Professional Endeavor
- Wilson-Martin, Catherine Louise. UNESCO World Heritage List: An Assessment of the City of Savannah
1988
- Edge, Carolyn Paris. The Career of C. Wilmer Heery of Athens, Georgia, Architect
- Hubbell, Robin. Historic Georgia Lighthouses: A Study of Their History and an Examination of Their Present Physical State for Historic Preservation Purposes
- Hudson, Karen Elaine. The Historic Farmstead Agriculture of Oglethorpe County: A Preliminary Step Toward the Development of a Standard Typology and Nomenclature for Piedmont Georgia
- Mason, Vickie Elaine. Vernacular Buildings in the Northwestern Piedmont of North Carolina: A Study of Rural Dwellings in Alexander and Caldwell Counties
1985-1987
- Adams, Julian Wade. G. Lloyd Preacher, Southern Architect: A Study of His Career
- Bowers, Sybil Argintar. Creative Financing for Downtown Revitalization
- Glickman, Sara Orton. Historic Resources in African-American Neighborhoods of Piedmont Georgia
- Prevette, Olive Bumgarner. The Cottage Gardens of Georgia and the Carolinas, 1850-1900: A Guide for Contemporary Homeowners
- Butler, Donna Leigh Ratchford. The Use of Easements on Historic Structures: A Survey and Analysis of Easement Holding Organizations in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
Historic Structures Reports
According to the National Parks Service, “a historic structure report provides documentary, graphic, and physical information about a property’s history and existing condition.” By partnering with local historic sites, students in the MHP program get hands-on experience completing HSRs and learning how this vital resource plays into preservation planning. Below are examples of HSRs that students have completed on a variety of different building types for the Building Materials Conservation class.