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Cameron Logan presents a clear, convincing thesis-that historic preservation was a driver of urban development, politics and culture, not an afterthought or a sideline. His account is compelling and rich; it will appeal to urbanists, historians and preservationists alike. Critically, the history of preservation is framed not as an insular matter or a progressive narrative of preservationist victories. He rightly presents preservation as part of the mix of urban movements (in urban design, poverty alleviation, community organizing, economic development) competing for political attention. -Randall Mason, University of Pennsylvania

Cameron Logan presents a clear, convincing thesis--that historic preservation was a driver of urban development, politics and culture, not an afterthought or a sideline. His account is compelling and rich; it will appeal to urbanists, historians and preservationists alike. Critically, the history of preservation is framed not as insular matter--a progressive narrative of preservationist victories. He rightly presents preservation as part of the mix of urban movements (in urban design, poverty alleviation, community organizing, economic development) competing for political attention. --Randall Mason, University of Pennsylvania

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Cameron Logan is director of the postgraduate program in heritage conservation in the School of Architecture, Design, and Planning at the University of Sydney. He is an urban and architectural historian and explores how heritage conservation shapes cities.

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