What is meant by “Historic Restoration”? It’s a term used by architects, bureaucrats, building owners, historians and contractors. Does it simply mean the rejuvenation of an old building for its own sake, or does it enter the realm of preserving our society’s culture? Occasionally, the pending destruction of an older building arouses public debate, whether or not the building is actually historic in some sense, or if it is practical to save. The purposes for restoring buildings are as varied …