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"Why Old Places Matter," Tom Mayes, the deputy general counsel at the National Trust for Historic preservation

Why do old places matter? What difference do old places make in people's lives? In a series of essays, Tom Mayes explored some of the many reasons that old places matter to people, beginning with Continuity, Memory, Individual Identity, Civic Identity and Beauty. The idea that old places are important to us is often a deeply held belief, but the reasons are not often articulated or expressed. Mayes' exploration provides direction for future efforts by identifying why old places matter, recognizing what we choose to preserve and addressing how to preserve them. Tom Mayes is vice president and senior counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and has specialized in both corporate and preservation law since he joined the National Trust in 1986. He is the author of many articles relating to, and has lectured widely on, preservation easements, shipwreck protection, historic house museums and numerous other topics.