New Books Network Bridging History, Policy and Place with Bruce Harvey
Jul 3, 2025
Bruce Harvey, a historian and photographer from Syracuse, shares his unique insights into historical consulting and preservation. He discusses the delicate balance between memory and place, exploring why we remember certain structures and landscapes. Dive into his experiences with the Historic American Buildings Survey and the challenges of navigating preservation regulations. Bruce highlights the beauty and impermanence of old buildings, emphasizing the social mission of preserving memory for future generations through meticulous documentation and compelling visual storytelling.
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From Science to History Through Books
- Bruce Harvey discovered his passion for history through an internship and love for old books. - His decision shifted from environmental science to history during college due to his strengths and interests.
World's Fairs as Southern Ambition
- Southern cities organized World's Fairs to announce their arrival on the world stage. - These fairs symbolized economic and cultural competition with the North.
Finding Consulting Through a Friend
- Harvey found architectural historic consulting a perfect fit through a friend's referral. - This work combined his love of research, writing, and historic buildings.
