Part 7: The Addition of Preservation Standards The historic ordinance as enacted in 1957 recognized as one of its purposes the “continued existence and preservation of historical areas and buildings.”[1] However, unlike the style standards, the ordinance’s preservation standards were very weak, providing only: The Historical Style Committee shall judge any proposed alteration … for … More A SENSE OF TIME AND PLACE: HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN SANTA FE (Part 7)