The preservation of history in Fairfax County, Virginia : a report prepared for the Fairfax County History Commission, Fairfax County, Virginia, 2001 / Ross Netherton, Nan Netherton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Netherton, Ross De Witt, 1918-2010.

Contributor:

Netherton, Nan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historic preservation--Virginia--Fairfax County.

Historic preservation.

Historic sites--Conservation and restoration--Virginia--Fairfax County.

Historic sites.

Cultural property--Protection--Virginia--Fairfax County.

Cultural property.

Cultural property--Protection.

Historic sites--Conservation and restoration.

Fairfax County (Va.)--Cultural policy.

Fairfax County (Va.).

Fairfax County (Va.)--Antiquities.

Fairfax County (Va.)--History, Local.

Virginia--Fairfax County.

Physical Description:

xv, 528 pages : maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, [2002]

Summary:

The Preservation of History in Fairfax County, Virginia presents an overview of one urban county's efforts to retain its historic and archaeological sites in the face of increasing developmental pressures during the past thirty-five years. It provides a thorough review of historical development in the county as well as practical guidance on how decisions were developed.

Contents:

I. Something to Preserve 1

II. Making a Commitment: 1965-1969 7

III. Defining New Roles: 1969-1972 29

IV. Preservation and the Planning Process: 1969-1972 43

V. Historic Zoning Districts: 1969-1973 51

VI. Preservation and Park Development: 1969-1977 67

VII. Causes for Celebration 91

VIII. Community Outreach 125

IX. Collecting and Preserving Archival Resources 159

X. Preserving Archaeological Resources 183

XI. The Heritage Resources Network 215

XII. Management of Heritage Resources in Historic Districts: 1970-1992 235

XIII. Management of Heritage Resource Properties 263

XIV. Management of Heritage Resources in the Parks: 1973-1995 317

XV. Continuing the Commitment 365

Appendix A Members, Fairfax County Architectural Review Board 381

Appendix B Members, Fairfax County Historical Landmarks Preservation Commission 383

Appendix C Members, Fairfax County History Commission 385

Appendix D Fairfax County Park Authority Board Members and Directors 387

Appendix E Fairfax County Historic Districts 389

Appendix F Historic Landmark Sites, Fairfax County and City of Falls Church 403

Appendix G Historical Highway Markers 407

Appendix H Portraits in the Old 1800 Courthouse 409

Appendix I Historical Publications 413

Appendix J List of History Commission Distinguished Service and Other Awards Recipients 419

History Commission Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2000 425

Members, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County History Commission, Fairfax County Park Authority Board 439.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-504) and index.

ISBN:

0761821759

OCLC:

48376093