landmarked

Given heritage status

Landmarked describes a building, site, or structure that has been officially designated as a landmark, typically for historical, architectural, or cultural significance.

Such designation usually brings legal protections against demolition or alteration: The landmarked brownstone couldn't be torn down without city approval.

They bought a landmarked Victorian that required special permits for any exterior changes.

designation

historic

Of lasting significance

listed · designated · recognized · commemorated · certified · surveyed · documented · officially · heritage · status

navigation

waypoint

Navigation reference location

mapped · GPS · coordinates · location · positioned · identified · triangulated · charted · oriented · sighted

architecture

building

Enclosed roofed structure

mansion · theater · courthouse · station · hotel · warehouse · church · synagogue · temple · exterior

urban

district

Bounded administrative area

zone · preservation · rezoning · demolition · development · gentrification · revitalization · downtown · historic · quarter

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preservation status

landmarkedunprotected

Without safeguard or shield

undesignated · delisted · unrestricted · deregulated · condemned

permanence/disposability

landmarkeddisposable

Made for one use

temporary · expendable · replaceable · teardown · blighted

historical/architectural significance

landmarkedunremarkable

Not worthy of comment

nondescript · ordinary · generic · undistinguished · commonplace

Phrases
Family

landmark, landmarks, landmarking

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