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(Wp 2010-02) The Demand For Historic Preservation, John I. Carruthers, David E. Clark, Michael Tealdi
(Wp 2010-02) The Demand For Historic Preservation, John I. Carruthers, David E. Clark, Michael Tealdi
Economics Working Papers
Historic preservation is commonly used to protect old buildings and neighborhoods from deterioration. In 1981, the City of Milwaukee established a historic preservation commission to develop and maintain a local register of places with historical importance to the area. The commission also reviews all applications for historic status as well as any requests for exterior alterations. As such, there are numerous rules and restrictions that are imposed on property owners once it has been declared a historic site. Thus, while historic designation can serve to internalize the externalities in neighborhoods with historic buildings, it also imposes costs on homeowners who …