Abstract:
North Carolina is recognized nationally for historical preservation. Currently over 300 preservation projects are underway statewide. Some, such as New Bern's Tryon Palace and grand plantation homes, are preserved as historical sites. Other structures, like downtown storefronts, mill villages and mills, schools, church buildings, and commercial office buildings are preserved not only for their historical value but also their utilitarian value as offices, cafes, shops, and condominiums.