Documentation of the Historic Architecture in the Town of Phrae

$40K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Thailand
Start Date	Jan 06, 2009
End Date	Oct 12, 2012
Duration	1,375 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77070-48`

Grant Description

To support the survey and documentation of 19th- and early 20th-century teakwood houses in the town of Phrae.

Time, development pressures, and increased demand for teakwood for building materials are taking their toll on the historic architecture of the area, once known for its extensive teak forest reserves.

The project includes a public awareness campaign aimed at improving communal stewardship of the towns historic district.