Human Impact in Norfolk, MA

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The paper describes how, in the past, human development contributed to the growth of Norfolk as a town, while today it seeks to preserve this history for future generations. The paper portrays how humans impacted this piece of land and turned it from a location of wilderness into a modern day town, and then shows how Norfolk has still managed to successfully maintain its history and significant historical structures.

From the Paper:

"Like many towns and cities in the United States, Norfolk MA is a town with a history that dates back to the earliest days of the American colonies. Norfolk has a rich history that has been well documented throughout the decades, and in fact centuries, much of which has focused on the development rendered by its human inhabitants. One of the most easily available methods of tracing the impact of human development in Norfolk over the years is to examine the structures, which have been built during different historical time periods. These buildings shed light on the history of the town and the impact humans have had, and indeed, continue to have. In fact, the preservation of historical buildings is of the utmost importance to the town of Norfolk today and many historical societies are devoted to the preservation."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Massachusetts Government, Community Preservation Initiative, November 2004 http://commpres.env.state.ma.us/community/cmty_main.asp?communityID=208, Mass.gov.
• Domineau, Bill, Norfolk Historical Commission, February 2004, http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/norfolkma_historical/index
• Town of Norfolk, Demolition of Historically Significant Properties Bylaw, February 2004, http://www.virtualnorfolk.org Virtual Norfolk.

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