Historic houses of worship in peril : conserving their place in American life / Thomas Edward Frank.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frank, Thomas Edward, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church buildings--United States--History.

Church buildings.

Church buildings--Social aspects--United States.

Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--United States.

Historic buildings.

Physical Description:

xxi, 151 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Wipf & Stock, [2026]

Summary:

"In an era of diminishing participation in congregations and widespread church closings, Historic Houses of Worship in Peril is a wake-up call for communities to work collaboratively in finding innovative uses for these iconic buildings. The book presents fresh insights into the stories that houses of worship tell about American history and culture, and calls for a new paradigm for understanding their public place and significance. With the initiative and determination of congregations and communities, sacred places can be transformed into vital assets for social service, the arts, and public gathering. This book is a manifesto for Conserving Their Place in American Life." --Page [4] of cover.

Contents:

Introduction

Case studies of peril and promise

Historic houses of worship as sites of memory

Historic houses of worship as sites of ethnic and cultural identity

The public place of historic houses of worship

Houses of worship as contested spaces

Interpreting religious architecture and design

Scenarios for historic houses of worship.

Notes:

"Previously published by Library Partners Press, 2020." --Title page verso.

Library Partners Press David Coates Non-Fiction Award, 2020

ISBN:

9798385238910

OCLC:

1570208527

Publisher Number:

90104433084