ᐅ Historic Preservation – When Does It Apply?

Created on: 29 Aug 2008 22:23
T
Tomcat
Hello,

I’m curious about how old a building or house needs to be in order to be designated as a heritage or listed building. Does anyone have any idea?

Thanks!
M
marida
7 Sep 2008 20:27
Hello!

I just remembered an article I read a few years ago reporting that, on behalf of the heritage preservation office in Berlin – Prenzlauer Berg, 60 trees and shrubs were to be removed in a residential area to restore the condition from the 1930s. All of this was to have the neighborhood included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Isn’t that absurd?

Best regards,
Mara
R
rosanne
17 Sep 2008 18:19
Hello!
Yes, I can also share a case that is more than unusual!
Our former neighbor wanted to have two trees cut down in the garden, for reasons I do not know. I only know that the local authority and the environmental agency gave a strict no. After the woman passed away years later and the municipality purchased the house, the trees were cut down to make space for a skate park!
Well, that's how it is.

Best regards, rosanne
O
oobravo
17 Sep 2008 22:34
hi
The issue of historic preservation is always a tricky one. One person says yes, it’s protected; another says no, tear it down. In the end, whatever gets done is usually decided by whoever has the most power or the most money. I would say that’s just how our society works.