Ball State Historic Preservation

Ball State Historic Preservation Located within the College of Architecture and Planning, the program offers a master of science, graduate certificate, and minor in historic preservation.

Our master of science in historic preservation (MSHP) program gives a solid foundation for a career in modern preservation. This course of study prepares students from varied undergraduate backgrounds to deal with the complex challenges of rejuvenating the historic main streets of cities and towns, revitalizing neighborhoods, preserving rural areas, and finding new uses for historic landmarks and

landscapes. Our MS in historic preservation meets the academic standards of the National Council for Preservation Education. We offer two options for completing the master of historic preservation degree:

Option 1 is designed for students who already have professional or academic experience in historic preservation. Option 2 is designed for students who do not have previous educational or professional experience in historic preservation.

After four years of collaboration, research, and design, the Ball State University Center for Historic Preservation has ...
07/27/2026

After four years of collaboration, research, and design, the Ball State University Center for Historic Preservation has officially presented the Sheridan Downtown Façade Design Guidelines to the Town of Sheridan.

The guidelines provide property owners, business owners, and community leaders with practical, illustrated guidance for preserving and enhancing the character of Sheridan's historic downtown while supporting continued investment and revitalization.

This milestone reflects years of partnership and dedication by many individuals who contributed their expertise throughout the project. We appreciate the Town of Sheridan for its commitment to preserving its historic downtown and look forward to seeing these guidelines help shape Sheridan's future.

The Center for Historic Preservation was able to meet with Cindy from Sheridan Main Street! We were able to show her the...
04/27/2026

The Center for Historic Preservation was able to meet with Cindy from Sheridan Main Street! We were able to show her the progress we made in completing the final document.

It was great meeting with you!

Our Preservation Studio class had the chance to visit and tour Wabash, Indiana! what a beautiful town! we were able to v...
04/18/2026

Our Preservation Studio class had the chance to visit and tour Wabash, Indiana! what a beautiful town! we were able to visit the Eagles Theatre, the Honeywell Center, and tour Downtown! We recommend a visit!

This week Our Urban History class/ ARCH 646 visited the Athenaeum in Downtown Indianapolis! What a cool building with an...
04/08/2026

This week Our Urban History class/ ARCH 646 visited the Athenaeum in Downtown Indianapolis! What a cool building with an interesting German American history.

Did you know that the Germans Immigrants at the time valued highly physical and mental strength as a means to be a good citizen. The Athenaeum was built to support those two goals. It served as a gymnasium education hall, and club house for these German settlers.

Did you know that Downtown Muncie Hosts First Thursday every month? The Center for Historic Preservation was open during...
04/07/2026

Did you know that Downtown Muncie Hosts First Thursday every month? The Center for Historic Preservation was open during Aprils' First Thursday! It was great meeting members of the community, viewing artwork, and sharing what the center does!

Thanks, Matt Howell, for the photographs!

This week Our Urban History class/ ARCH 646 visited the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, In! What a beauti...
04/04/2026

This week Our Urban History class/ ARCH 646 visited the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, In! What a beautiful piece of art and dedication to the Civil War!

03/27/2026
Here are more photographs from our fieldtrip to Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis! what a beautiful building!
03/27/2026

Here are more photographs from our fieldtrip to Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis! what a beautiful building!

This week Our Urban History class/ ARCH 646 visited the Bottleworks Hotel! The building was once a Coca-Cola manufacturi...
03/27/2026

This week Our Urban History class/ ARCH 646 visited the Bottleworks Hotel! The building was once a Coca-Cola manufacturing facility. People from Ratio and Hendricks gave us an amazing tour!

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