Stephanie Ryberg-Webster Boeken

Focusing on the 1970s and early 1980s, this book explores the emergence of historic preservation in Cleveland amidst urban decline. It provides a detailed account of the advocacy efforts and practices that shaped the preservation movement in the city, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by those dedicated to maintaining Cleveland's historical integrity. Through comprehensive documentation, it illustrates how local initiatives contributed to broader trends in urban preservation.

"Chronicles the rise of historic preservation as a field of advocacy and practice in Cleveland during the 1970s and early 1980s, comprehensively documenting the history of preservation within the context of one city's urban decline"--