preservationist
noun
pres·er·va·tion·ist
ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 
: one who advocates preservation (as of a biological species or a historical landmark)
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Over the next 18 years, the historic property was painstakingly renovated with the help of architects, historians and preservationists.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Rose Bowl is a National Historic Landmark, and maintaining that status is paramount to people associated with the stadium and Pasadena preservationists.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Overseen by our skilled team of researchers, preservationists, and curators, the Academy Collection plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of moviemaking.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Prodded by preservationists and senior French architects like Jean Nouvel, President Macron elected to do the right thing, restoring and cleaning the interior and rebuilding the oak and lead roof.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Rose Bowl is a National Historic Landmark, and maintaining that status is paramount to people associated with the stadium and Pasadena preservationists.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Overseen by our skilled team of researchers, preservationists, and curators, the Academy Collection plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of moviemaking.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Prodded by preservationists and senior French architects like Jean Nouvel, President Macron elected to do the right thing, restoring and cleaning the interior and rebuilding the oak and lead roof.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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