Theses (Historic Preservation)
Theses from 2011
New Investigations into a Historic Treatment: The Efficacy of Gelatin as an Adhesive for Earthen Finishes at Mesa Verde National Park, Emily M. Aloiz
Predictive Analysis of Stone Decay Mechanisms and Treatments on William Strickland's Second Bank of the United States, Henry M. Bernberg
Assessing the Impact of Local Historic District Designation on Mortgage Foreclosure Rates: The Case of Philadelphia, Kimberly A. Broadbent
Old Buildings, New Ideas: Historic Preservation and Creative Industry Development as Complementary Urban Revitalization Strategies, Rebecca C. Chan
Practical Preservation in Philadelphia: The Octavia Hill Association 1896-1912, Samantha G. Driscoll
Enablers and Disablers of Private Small-Scale Residential Rehabilitation in Fringe Neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Cassandra Glinkowski
Corrosion Prevention in Historic Concrete – Monitoring the Richards Medical Laboratories, Ana Paula A. Gonçalves
Toward a New Approach to Evaluating Significance in Recent-Past Preservation Planning with a Case Study of 1960s Properties in Philadelphia County, Kristin M. Hagar
A Study of Historic Towns after "Tourism Explosion": The Case of Çeşme, Foça and Şirince in Western Turkey, Aysem Kilinc-Unlu
Architectural Finishes at Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde National Park: Characterization and Interpretation of Room 115(2), Rebekah Krieger
A Proposed Approach for Stabilizing Verdant Concrete of Stairway to the Sky, Las Pozas, Mexico, Nicole Matchette
Philadelphia's 13th Street Passages: A Model for Urban Main Street Development, Kevin McMahon
An Evaluation of Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Funds, and Recommendations for the Establishment of Future Programs, Olivia Mitchell
Exterior Architectural Finishes in Puerto Rico: The Painting Traditions of Guayama's Vernacular Architecture, Betty L. Prime
Forms of Attachment: Additions to Postwar Icons, Nathan F. R. Rogers
Evaluation and Testing of Brick Dust as a Pozzolanic Additive to Lime Mortars for Architectural Conservation, Sara B. Rogers
The Construction of Interstate-95: A Failure to Preserve a City's History, Alanna C. Stewart
Documentation and Evaluation of the Conditions of the 9th Century B.C.E. Mosaic, from Gordion, Turkey and Recommendations for its Conservation and Treatment, Elizabeth T. Thompson
Resurrecting Saint Louis No. 1 Cemetery: Integrating Archival and Field Research with Digital Tools to Spatially Analyze, Map, and Reinterpret Site Evolution and Morphology, Joseph C. Torres II
Theses from 2010
Philadelphia Neighborhood Conservation: Using Public Policy to Protect Historic and Threatened Residential Neighborhoods, Lindsey E. Allen
Cultural Heritage in Conflict: World Heritage Cities of the Middle East, Elvan Cobb
Implementing Archaeological Conservation During American Nation-Building Efforts, Meaghan Colahan
Preserving the Neighborhood Theatres of William Harold Lee, Mark Edward Donofrio
Rediscovering an American Master: An Examination and Analysis of the Decorative Plaster Ceiling of Robert Winthrop Chanler's Whitney Studio, New York, Lauren Vollono Drapala
Evaluation of Cleaning Methods at the Fleisher Art Memorial Sanctuary, Alison K. Haley
A Technical Study and Conservation Proposal for the Glass Mosaic Decoration of Villa Caparra in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Yaritza Hernández
RE|Fab : How the 10% Investment Tax Credit Can Aid in the Creation of a Prefabricated System for the Rehabilitation of Non-Designated Historic Structures, Nakita Ann Johnson
Branding the Southwest: A Preservation Plan for the Fred Harvey Houses, Patrick W. Kidd
New Neighbors In Old Neighborhoods: Explaining the Role of Heritage Conservation in Sociocultural Sustainability and Gentrification, Charles William Lawrence
Beneficial Additions: Addressing Brutalist Architecture to Create a Financial and Spatial Synergy Between Historic Places of Worship with Secular Mix-Use Building Additions, Johanna Luise Lofstrom
Certainty in the Uncertainty of Venice: John Ruskin and the Daguerreotype Photographic Process, Crystal Leah Medler
Manufacturing Prosperity: Evaluating the Rehabilitation of Industrial Complexes, Kate Spencer Milgrim
Commemoration and Protest: The Use of Heritage Trails to Connect Women's History with Historic Sites, Marissa J. Moshier
Alveolar Erosion and its Conservation Recommendations for the Sandstone Masonry at Durham Castle, Tiffani L. Simple
From Dockyard to Esplanade: Leveraging Industrial Heritage in Waterfront Redevelopment, Jayne O. Spector
An Examination of the Deteriorative Mechanisms and Enabling Factors at the Wanamaker Memorial Tower in Philadelphia, Katherine Verone
The Shophouse as a Tool for Equitable Urban Development: The Case of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Natalie Weinberger
Putting American Democracy on a Pedestal: The Story of the 1975-1976 Old Supreme Court and Old Senate Chamber Restorations, Christine Stewart Wells
Public Policy and the Non-Secular: How Non-Profit Organizations Preserve Inner City Historic Sacred Places, Jacqueline R. Wiese
Performance of the Roof Structure at the Wagner Free Institute of Science: A Computational Simulation and its Implications fo Plaster Conservation, Katharine Helene Woodman
Theses from 2009
WEATHERING THE STORM: DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING FOR PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION AT SPRUCE TREE HOUSE, MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, COLORADO, Rachel Sarah Adler
ASSESSMENT OF DETERIORATION PHENOMENA ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SECOND BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, PHILADELPHIA, USING GIS AS AN INTERPRETATIVE TOOL, Tejaswini J. Aphale
A PRESERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOUIS SULLIVAN’S HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION BUILDING IN NEWARK, OHIO, Alexander Balloon
LOUIS I. KAHN’S FISHER HOUSE: A CASE STUDY ON THE ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL AND DESIGN INTENT, Pierson William Booher
THE WRITING ON THE WALL: A CULTURAL LANDSCAPE STUDY AND SITE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSCRIPTION TRAIL LOOP, EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT, Taryn Marie D'Ambrogi
THE IMPLICATAIONS OF THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL ON HISTORIC AMERICAN CATHOLIC ARCHITECTURE, Jenna Victoria Farah
THE EARLY PHRYGIAN GATE AT GORDION, TURKEY: AN INVESTIGATION OF DRY STONE MASONRY IN SEISMIC REGIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STABILIZATION, Meredith Arlene Keller
Conservation Plan for the Suddards-Manuel-Clark Funerary Monument, The Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA, Elise S. Kemery
An Investigation of Quantifying and Monitoring Stone Surface Deterioration Using Three Dimensional Laser Scanning, Jessica Kottke
MOVING TOWARD NEUTRALITY: THE ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE AND AMERICA’S HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PLACES, Caitlin Kramer
RECREATING AN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY KITCHEN: A CASE STUDY IN PRESERVATION AND GREEN DESIGN, Caitlin Douglas Laskey
Soft Capping of Archaeological Masonry Walls: Far View House, Mesa Verde National Park, Alex Byungwook Lim
STRIKING THE BALANCE: FINDING A PLACE FOR NEW URBANISM ON MAIN STREET, Meredith Marsh
PRESERVATION PLANNING AT THE LOCAL LEVEL: A CASE STUDY ANALYSIS, Kathryn L. Ritson
EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO HISTORIC RESOURCES: A CASE STUDY OF THE PHILADELPHIA ARCHITECTS AND BUILDINGS PROJECT, Melissa A. Steeley
THE CHOICE IS YOURS: CONSIDERATIONS & METHODS FOR THE EVALUATION & SELECTION OF SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION, Sarah K. Van Domelen
Theses from 2008
People in Glass Houses: The Practical and Conceptual Challenges of Public Access in Mid-Century Modernist Residences, Alexandra Bevk
Sustainable Tourism and Indigenous Communities: The Case of Amantaní and Taquile Islands, Caroline S. Cheong
A Comparative Study of Earthen Surface Finishes of the Eastern Façade of Open Area J and the Northern Façade of Open Area 26 at Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, Nicole Sylvia Collum
An Analysis of the Evolution of Theory and Management in the Trustees of Reservations, Sean McCarrick Fagan
Performance Evaluation of Mechanical Pinning Repair of Sandstone, Marco J. Federico
Implementing Preventive Architectural Conservation: Do Historic Property Stewards in the United States Possess the Tools to Meet the Challenge?, Alice Louise Finke
Evaluation of the Opportunities and Challenges of Digitizing the Practice of Conducting Field Surveys and Compiling Resource Inventories in the Preservation Profession, Kimberly Diane Forman
Shades of Green: Improving the Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact of Historic Building, Anita M. Franchetti
Assessment and Analysis of the Plaster Exhibit Hall Ceiling at the Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia, PA, Marlene Lauren Goeke
Farm to Market: Cultivating a Conservation Ethic for Agricultural Landscapes, Ashley Jacksen Hahn
The Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus: An Advocacy Tool for the 21st Century, Catherine Wood Keller
The Effects of Climate Control on the Visitor Experience in Charleston House Museums, Elizabeth Ashlea Kleinfelder
An Investigation Into Louis Comfort Tiffany's and Tiffany Studios' Architectural Metalwork, Paula Kristina Kulpa
Large Scale Adaptive Re-Use: An Alternative to Big-Box Sprawl, Sara Beth McLaughlin
Reinterpreting the Laurel Hill Cemetery Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Catherine Anne Rossetti
An Analysis of Techniques Used to Manage Historic Open Spaces on Two Suburban American University Campuses, Suzanne L. Segur
The Redevelopment and Preservation of Historic Lilong Housing in Shanghai, Wan-Lin Tsai
Penetration Depth of Borates in Historic Wooden Structures in Virginia City, Montana, Aliya Ann Turner
The Privatization of American House Museums: Three Case Studies, Sarah Lauren Wade
Architecture Tells the Story: G. Edwin Brumbaugh and His Contributions to the Field of Restoration Architecture, Emily Lynn Wolf
Theses from 2007
Evaluating the Threat of Environmental Change on Historic Resources: A Case Study and Assessment of Tools, Ashley Catherine Aiken
A Comparison of the Efficacy and Costs of Different Approaches to Climate Management in Historic Buildings and Museums, David John Artigas
The Interplay of Technology and Durability: The Evolution of 20th Century High-Rises and Implications for Preservation Philosophy, Ellen C. Buckley
The Analysis of Sandstone Deterioration at the Northeast Point of Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, Christina A. Burris
Reconstruction of the past in a 21st century landscape: Historic Preservation on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, Alexis Helene Casale
Changes in Values and the Impact on Preservation in Philadelphia, Amanda B. Casper
Evaluation of Grouting as a Strengthening Technique for Earthen Structures in Seismic Areas: Case Study Chiripa, Charu Chaudhry
Leading Indicators of Real Estate Demand: The Resurgence of Historic Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Implications for Preservation Policy, Amanda Winters Davis
The Mulford House: A Strategy to Reinterpret a Small House Museum, Maria S. Dayton
Identifying the Impact of Energy Efficient Lighting Strategies for Use in Historic Preservation, Sean Patrick Denniston
Preservation as a Tool for Waterfront Revitalization: Design, Management, and Financing Solutions from Vancouver, Boston, and London, Julie Therese Donofrio
Grandma Brisbrey's Bottle Village: A Values Based Conditions Assessment of an American Folk Art Environment, Teresa Suzanne Duff
The Consolidation of Earthen Surface Finishes: A Study of Disaggregating Plasters at Mesa Verde National Park, Amila Ferron
Measuring Up: The Performance of Historic Buildings Under the Leed-NC Green Building Rating System, Patrice J. Frey
The Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Credit: A Valuable Tool for Neighborhood Change, Jennie Fowler Graves
An Analysis of Maryland's Smart Growth in Two Historic Areas, Mary Lina Jacobs Grilli
Hollins Hills, the Future that is Now the Past: Challenges of Preserving a Post-war Suburban Community, Gabriela Amendola Gutowski