Once historically preserved, the communities’ major goal is not to preserve each structure and site, but to alleviate the area, as seen in Salt Lake City, Utah. The vision of Salt Lake City originated in 1976 in response to concerns about the demolition of historic buildings and heritage throughout the late 1950’s into the 1960’s. Salt Lake City believed the major importance of historic preservation was to preserve the areas that tell the story of the region and state while providing public interest and strengthening its economy. As a direct result of the city’s preservation efforts, sixty-two historical sites have been saved thus far.
