Archive for the ‘HABS’ Category

     Begun in 1934 as a make-work program for architects and photographers during the Great Depression, the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documented thousands of architectural landmarks across the US.  The survey didn’t attempt to restore or preserve the physical structures themselves, rather document their current state as thoroughly and accurately as possible.  In the state of Arkansas, over 140 historic buildings were surveyed, including the 1836 Old State House in February 1934.  The Library of Congress currently houses the results of the survey, but has made all of it’s contents available online, which is an amazing research tool for those interested in historic preservation.