The last publication in a series about architecture and history of our European and American heritage, book five, titled, Historic Preservation Movement, hss been published as a tool for enlightenment and education. It chronicles the preservation movement that began to emerge, when the Daughters of the American Revolution became alarmed at the possible destruction of some of our most cherished structures, such as Carpenters Hall and Mount Vernon, the home of founding father, George Washington. This book is a must for all historic and preservation organizations that seek purpose and guidance in their mission. It is a catechism for preservationists and the public to trace the course of our awakening to the greatness of our institutions and the history that is reflected in our architecture. This publication turns to the epiphany that occurred following the Civil War about the need to preserve our history and built environment. This work transitions ahead 100 years to the rise of suburbia and the founding of Levittown, where major changes occured in patterns of living. Americans left the farms and patronage of the businesses in small towns and cities and turned to developments, shopping centers, and big box stores. Most helpful is the glossary consisting of full-color pictures that allows the professional and the novice to gain a vocabulary to describe various architectural features when doing field surveys of buildings. The myriad of architectural styles are described with pictures on every page of the book, from English to Germanic style to the Federal period of architecture and then into the Victorian era period. A singular portion of this work is devoted to the history of wallpaper. The later portions of the work list some of the basic federal and state statutory laws and court cases to familiarize the public with the authority for historic preservation. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin Delano Roosevelt and their successors are highlighted due to their support of the preservation movement. Within each era of our history, architecture and the items of material culture it produced mirrored our aspirations and prosperity. At the dawn of the 19th century, America had no body of literature, architecture or musical heritage to compare to European achievements on the world stage. Following the challenge by Britain in the War of 1812, in a burst of patriotic fervor, Americans began to take stock of their opportunity to create and establish extraordinary history, structures, art, literature and built environment. Lady Liberty gave way to the iconic image of the American eagle. This work chronicles the architectural history of each architectural era in our American experience. Each era reflects the values, aspirations and influence of the American experience at that time period. As this process of introspection and nation building matured, an American identity began to be molded by our ancestors, who struggled for their families, churches and communities. People began to take stock of what great achievements we had to show to the world. While our history is not one without violence and other issues, it belongs to everyone. For example, in literature, Mark Twain and his contemporaries began to be recognized as the quintessential American literary figures to the world. America no longer lived under the shadow of the great literary traditions of great European authors. Following the Civil War (1861-65), the public began to realize the importance of preserving our heritage at battlefields, historic sites and structures. This book gives an overview to the movement on a national scale and serves as a useful glossary of regional architecture in Adams County, Pa. It is a call to all who are passionate about the the states history and built environment for a renewal of commitment to preserve historic sites and structures. Book five, the last in the series, is a legacy publication that all historians can enjoy and utilize for reference. To learn more about this publication or books one to four, visit www.masthof.com.