Problems-Solutions
Problems
There are major situations happening internationally with our cherished buildings and we put them them in two distinct categories.
The first category, Abandoned Buildings, by it's very nature, starts a "domino" effect on the condition of the structure. We're all very aware of what nature does if we're not diligent about upkeep and maintenance.
Once a building is abandoned, the issues compound quickly into numerous additional problems regarding trespassing, animals, rodents etc (aka category #2), which speeds up, a.k.a. accelerates, the process of a building deteriorating, being destroyed, and then "vanishing."
I. Abandoned Buildings
We all know that abandoned buildings happen for hundreds of different reasons:
no one wants to purchase, bankruptcies, economics, downsizing, changing trends, sickness,
death in the family, etc.
Once this happens, an avalanche of problems is set in motion which adds to the deterioration of the building and contents inside.
There are thousands of examples internationally to illustrate what is happening all over the planet.
Examples:
(just a very very small sampling, also see the slideshows on our home page)
Legal Notice: photos are for illustration only and The History Fund does not own or manage any of the above buildings
and we haven't performed any rehab or any restoration activities on any of the buildings.
II. Trespassing, Breaking & Entering, Vandalism, Destruction, Damage, Theft, Graffiti (aka tagging), Arson,
Water & Mold Deterioration, Animal & Insect Infestation etc.
This is the most serious threat we have to face because once the building and property are abandoned,
uninvited "guests" start to invade the building. These uninvited "guests" come in two general categories:
1. Humans
2. And then animals, insects, water and mold
The First Group:
The first group see it as an opportunity to break in and start plundering the structure for anything of value, including copper piping, electrical wire, furniture, paintings etc.
In addition to that, many irreplaceable interiors are vandalized by graffiti and beautiful staircases, moldings, floors, walls etc are purposefully damaged.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) there are over two million homes broken into or vandalized every year, causing an average of $2,100 of damage per incident which equals approximately $4.2 billion in destruction (and that's in the USA alone!)
The Second Group:
Then on top of that (if the above problems weren't enough), many windows and doors are broken
to gain entry to the building and that's the start of additional troubles like moisture, water damage,
mold, and animal and insect infestation... which also increases the speed at which the building
deteriorates even more.
And then the worst of the worst happens all to often... fire via arson!
Unfortunately, there are also millions of examples to illustrate this problem globally.
(also see the slideshows on our home page).
Examples:
Solutions
"The History Fund" has solutions for all of the problems above.
The details of how we accomplish this is explained in "How It Works."
But, for a general overview, this is what we do.
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Our Vision
To restore and preserve our cultural heritage globally for all to enjoy now and in the future.
Legal Notice: photos are for illustration only and The History Fund does not own or manage any of the above buildings
and we haven't performed any rehab or any restoration activities on any of the buildings.
Our beautiful and unique buildings globally are deteriorating
at a rapid pace and we invite everyone to help in any way
that they can before it's to late.
Our international heritage is at risk.
Our Mission
To purchase, rehab and preserve palaces, castles, chateaus, mansions, manors, villas, unique homes, churches, cathedrals, monasteries, convents, hotels, theaters, government buildings, schools, farms and barns, missiles sites etc. as fast as possible before we loose them forever.
Legal Notice: photos are for illustration only and The History Fund does not own or manage any of the above buildings
and we haven't performed any rehab or any restoration activities on any of the buildings.