Dr. Nathaniel Guest

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathaniel C. Guest is a lecturer at Cornell University in the Department of City and Regional Planning, with a focus on historic preservation. He is the founding director of the Keystone Marker Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing community gateways through Pennsylvania's iconic roadside markers. Guest has a diverse background that includes founding the Pennhurst Memorial Preservation Alliance, which facilitates the reuse of the Pennhurst State School, a site of historic significance. He has experience as a steam locomotive engineer and has led the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust to restore Civil War-era rail lines. His career includes roles such as an intern in the legal department of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and he has contributed to his local community as a Human Rights Commissioner and an elected representative at Cornell's Employee Assembly. Nathaniel has published works in historic preservation and served as a speaker at various conferences, including international congresses and symposia.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture