How does the level of social awareness distinguish the historic preservation movement in the United States?
In the 1960s, people had a unique view of social awareness. The view of people to the community meant that everything around them had to have been in place for as long as they can remember. The definition of social awareness during this time was the consciousness of an individual to their neighbors and the history they shared. It was a matter of who lived here and whether that person was born in a place or was he or she a “newcomer.” Another key aspect of social awareness during this time was in the economic status of individuals with each social class having ...
