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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But historians, preservationists and genealogists contend that many graves, particularly those of African Americans, were left behind and paved over as the property was turned over to business and industry.
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Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2024
Most objections to Vessel’s New London project were from preservationists unhappy about a multi-story modern building arising among Bank Street’s historic buildings.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2024
The residence eventually met death by bulldozer, despite protests by preservationists.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
The plans have pitted housing advocates and two successive administrations against Little Italy locals and preservationists.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024
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Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2024
Most objections to Vessel’s New London project were from preservationists unhappy about a multi-story modern building arising among Bank Street’s historic buildings.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2024
The residence eventually met death by bulldozer, despite protests by preservationists.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
The plans have pitted housing advocates and two successive administrations against Little Italy locals and preservationists.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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