Charles E. Peterson

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American architect (1906–2004)

Charles E. Peterson was an American architect and preservationist, known for professionalizing the standards of historic preservation in the United States. He made important contributions to the knowledge of early American building practices, and has been called the "founding father" of the profession of historic preservationist, and the "godfather of preservation." He helped to create the profession of the preservation architect, and passionately advocated for the retention and restoration of America's built heritage. According to Jacques Dalibard, a professor at McGill University School of Architecture: "[W]ith James Marston Fitch, I cannot think of two people who had more influence on historic preservation in North America."

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