historic event
A noteworthy occurrence in the lifecycle of an object which is not directly associated with its status or functioning.
A historic event in the lifecycle of an object is a milestone, unusual occurrence, or noteworthy event which is not directly associated with its status or usage. These include many human activities whose relationship to the object may be closely dependent or entirely happenstance.
The event is associated with the object without directly marking its development stage or regular function. Human activity can provide that association even when the connection to the place is incidental.
The sealing or opening of a time capsule and an exceptional exterior climb are existing examples of this kind of occurrence. They can happen while the structure's status remains unchanged.
More specific definitions
4 sub-definitions-
appearance altered for art project
Completion of an externally visible alteration to an object for a public art project, excluding light shows. -
climber scales the outside
A daredevil or expert climber scales the exterior of a particularly high or challenging structure from base to roof. -
time capsule opened
A cache of interesting items, usually sealed long ago, is unlocked and revealed. -
time capsule sealed
A cache of interesting items is buried or sealed at a site, to be opened usually at some designated far future date.
Related definitions
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construction event
Events associated with the original construction of a built object or any additions to it. -
damage event
A notable event causing significant damage during construction or existence, outside ordinary demolition activity. -
demolition event
A lifecycle milestone associated with final demolition, destruction, disassembly, or subsequent reuse of components. -
physical alteration
An event associated with physical changes in an object, especially improvements and reconfigurations. -
planning event
Events associated with the planning, design, and development of a built object. -
usage event
A lifecycle event associated with the use, occupancy, management, maintenance, or related activity of an object.