Historic signs are an important cultural heritage resource and the conservation of significant painted signs or name signs should be considered by property owners, heritage practitioners and government authorities. They are a resource which gives insight into our society over the past 2 centuries more than just the physical and historical records of a building.
Some historic signs have become part of a cultural landscape and have value within a contemporary community, often more so than the physical limitations of a structure or town. Signs may contribute to understanding the social value of a place or heritage building.
