Factors affecting the state of preservation of historic buildings since 1945 in Lower Silesia Cover Image

Czynniki wpływające na stan zachowania obiektów zabytkowych po 1945 roku na Dolnym Śląsku
Factors affecting the state of preservation of historic buildings since 1945 in Lower Silesia

Author(s): Adriana Merta-Staszczak
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: Lower Silesia; monuments; residential complexes; Agricultural Property Agency

Summary/Abstract: Historical residential complexes containing castles, mansions, palaces, parks and farms, are an important part of the cultural heritage of Lower Silesia. It is a big collection diversified in terms of historical and aesthetical values. Despite this, after 1945 they were not covered by a special protection and were subject to a number of factors adversely affecting their state of preservation. This was especially true of undeveloped buildings and of those lacking responsible owners. The biggest damage done in historical objects was the result of human activities, which consisted of both intentional devastation and failure to carry out adequate repair and renovation in accordance with the principles of conservation. The destruction of monuments was intensified by the atmospheric phenomena such as rain, high winds, high temperatures, frost, floods and fire.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 27-46
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish