Historic Preservation
It has always been of great importance to all societies to maintain a record of the events that have led to the shaping of their cultures and character. Such records are often found in written documents that describe events and actions, in paintings and other graphic representations depicting specific events and periods, and in the structures constructed within specific periods which reflect many characteristics of the society at that specific time.
So much of the "character" of an area can be defined by the structures located within that area. The architecture, style, materials, size, and form of buildings can, in itself, describe the social values, economic status, religious principals, and generational changes both experienced in the past and in the present. Many older communities have examples of various styles of architecture, from the 1700's Georgian to the ultra modern. This wide range of structural style can be indicative of how the community has experienced challenges or abundance throughout history.
The Louisburg Town Council, believing that the preservation of the local character was intertwined with the preservation of local architecture, established the Louisburg Historic Preservation Commission.
The primary purpose of the Commission is to focus on the preservation of local historic assets. These assets may be identified as being homes, structures, natural features such as trees and certain landscaping forms, or specific locations that are directly associated with historical events. Regardless of what the specific asset may be, the maintaining of the community character through the preservation of historical reflections of the community is the main goal of the Louisburg Historic Preservation Commission.
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