historic preservation

It was around 60 years ago when the Shaffer & Co. Variety Store, a Westminster institution near and dear to the hearts of many in the city, closed and the Main Street building was demolished to make parking space. I found myself lost…

The Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission has rejected an application for a Certificate of Suitability for an above-ground diesel generator outside the former La Salle County Courthouse from La Salle County Council President Donald…

March 9, 2022 – Alexander County joins 11 counties and 60 cities in North Carolina as Certified Local Government (CLG) through the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service. The commissioners approved an agreement to…

As visitation increases on the heels of the relatively recent creation of the newest national park in the…

(St. Stephens, WY) – The Northern Arapaho Tribal Historic Preservation Office received a $49,996 grant through the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Native…

In Santa Ana, a once-vacant mid-century office building now houses budding artists, a gallery, and additional public amenities, servicing the entire community surrounding it. The building dates from 1965 and was once occupied by the First…

The public inquiry ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 25. February 24, 2022 9:16 a.m. Job : February 24, 2022 9:16 a.m. Update: February 24, 2022 9:26 a.m.…

The Kentucky Heritage Council is seeking broad public input for a new five-year state historic preservation plan that will outline goals, objectives and strategies to help preserve historic buildings and other sites across the…

Historic preservation, yes. Redesign local commercial signage, no. These were the key takeaways on February 15, when the city's Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission met to reconsider its priorities and redefine its…

Details By Jenna Kunze February 18, 2022 The…

The City of New Bedford Community Preservation Committee has voted to recommend 16 projects to the New Bedford City Council for total funding of $1.6 million for FY22 through the Community Preservation Act ( CPA). The CPA's recommended…

EL DORADO - Contractors hired by the El Dorado Historic District Commission and the City of El Dorado are completing field work in three local neighborhoods.Eligibility determination/cultural resource surveys for Country Club Colony,…

EL DORADO - Contractors hired by the El Dorado Historic District Commission and the City of El Dorado are completing field work in three local neighborhoods.Eligibility determination/cultural resource surveys for Country Club Colony,…

EL DORADO - Contractors hired by the El Dorado Historic District Commission and the City of El Dorado are completing field work in three local neighborhoods.Eligibility determination/cultural resource surveys for Country Club Colony,…

The Murphy Smith Bungalow built at 278 Ocean Ave. in 1923 is an example of the architectural style that historic conservators want to see maintained in perpetuity. Firebrand File Photo By Megan Miller, Indie Special The California…

Newswise - AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University has a unique partnership with the U.S. Department of State, in which ISU students work on historic preservation projects at diplomatic properties Americans around the world.Tobin Tracey,…

The Legislative Assembly is considering increasing funding for the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources.The division, also known as SHPD, is…

Kate McCourt, who has worked in historic preservation at the state, local and federal levels in Montana, has…

Kate McCourt, who has worked in historic preservation at the state, local and federal levels in Montana, has been named the new manager of historic preservation for Butte-Silver Bow.McCourt is currently the Heritage…

In one look : Funding for historic preservation in Pennsylvania is expected to see a slight increase under Governor Tom Wolf's proposed state budget for 2022.After a cut last year, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission would get…

What is the Rehabilitation (Historic Preservation) Credit? The Rehabilitation (Historic Preservation) Credit is a federal tax credit designed to encourage private sector preservation of the nation's historic structures. It…

State Historic Preservation Photo ContestINDIANAPOLIS — The annual Historic Preservation Month Photo…

January 31, 2022, 1:33 p.m. HST * Updated January 31 at 11:35 a.m. Hawaiʻi creates a new five-year historic preservation plan for 2022-2027. Courtesy of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources The State of Hawaii…

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The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board is accepting applications for historic preservation grants. Grants are intended for public programming, capital improvements and equipment, collections management and training…

Idaho Strategic Resources expands its board of directors COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Jan. 12, 2022 (ACCESSWIRE) -- Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: NJMC) ("IDR", "Idaho…

Click to enlarge cityofstpete/Flickr Kenwood Historic District Amid an ever-changing state, historic properties continue to be threatened by development ideas that affect their addition to Florida history and…

Posted on January 13, 2022 Morris County Applications Available for Historic Preservation Funds The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2022 funding. The grassroots program began…

The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund is accepting grant applications for 2022 funding.The program began in 2003, after voters approved the allocation of taxpayer dollars to preserve Morris County's history. In 2021, the…

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Maui News A five-year strategic plan for historic preservation in Hawaii is under review, with the first in a series of public meetings scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday,…

January 12, 2022 – The California State Historic Resources Commission (Commission) will meet virtually on Friday, January 21 at 9 a.m. to consider eight applications for federal historic designation and one application for state…

BISMARCK - The North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office released the latest version of the historic component of the state's Historic Preservation Plan, "Historic…

The State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources is waiting for Governor David Ige to approve his proposal to increase the budget for the 2022 legislative…

Search for candidates to sit on the boards of directors of the historic protection zone (HPOZ) Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 through LBNCadminDo you have a passion for historic preservation? Would you like to participate in…

file image MARSHFIELD, WI (Submitted to OnFocus) - Has an aging property in your neighborhood become the neighborhood shining star? Do you know someone who has done such a good job of restoring or maintaining their property that they…

Ira Matt. Photo by Lesnick Photo, courtesy Historic Preservation Advisory Board Historic Preservation Advisory Council appoints Director of Indigenous Affairs Thursday, January 6, 2022 Indianz.Com The Historic…

Ketchum City Council members gave final approval on Monday to the city's plan to preserve historically…

The Texarkana, Texas Historic Monuments Preservation Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with guest speaker Karl A. Komatsu, former chairman of the Texas Historical Commission. The meeting will be held on…

The New York State Board of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced nine projects and one…

There has been a lot of talk about the changes happening inside the torpedo factory, but at least one group in Alexandria wants a little more attention to be paid to what will happen to the building itself. same. At the Alexandria…

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations and local governments for the Keystone Historic!-->…

BELTON — Mount Zion United Methodist Church, one of the last black…

HILLSDALE - The Roe Jan Brewing Company received a New York State Historic Preservation Award in 2021 for…

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - Nine projects and one person are awarded a 2021 New York State Preservation Award for their efforts to preserve the state's history. These include four projects in the capital region.…

ATLANTA, December 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Monarque Private Capital, a nationally recognized ESG investment firm that develops, finances and manages a diverse portfolio of projects generating federal and state tax credits, is pleased…

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THE 2022 BERGEN COUNTY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AWARDS NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS The Cultural and Historical Affairs Division announces Online applications for nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Awards (HACKENSACK, NJ)…

By Natalie [email protected] SALISBURY - During a visit to Salisbury on Friday, North Carolina Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson praised the Bell Tower Green Park and discussed the…

This calm but about to spill over fight at City Hall only seems absurd if you're unfamiliar with the decades Conservatives have spent trying to overcome Dallas' reluctance to ensure its past remains. part of his future.Given our crumbling…

Bernay Fine Art will open its latest exhibition, "Walk the Line", with an artists reception on Saturday December 11 from 4 to 6 pm Image: Noah Post, "Tossed and Turning", detail, courtesy of Bernay Fine…

New legislation ahead of La Crosse Common Council next week aims to give a city commission more authority over historic preservation.An amendment to the city's ordinances code would allow the Heritage Preservation…

Tribal Historic Preserver Staff of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, from left to right: Xavier Watts, NAGPRA Technician; Cassandra Atencio, Assistant to THPO; Garrett W. Briggs, THPO. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Box,…

ELMIRA, NY (WETM) - Arbor's Gerard Block, Gerity Pharmacy and Carroll Street Warehouse Rehabilitation Project in Downtown Elmira has been named one of the Excellence Award winners in historic preservation this year. Arbor…

New temporary rules allow meeting administrator to approve comments during conference call or video sessions Members of the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will once again attempt to discuss the!-->…

NEW ALBANY — In a celebration combining two years of awards, the New…

The design renderings for Vendors' Plaza kiosks by Creations Global Retail incorporate aspects of the historic downtown architecture, such as eaves and arches, while providing more practical features, such as living spaces. storage.…

Some of Portland's top neighborhoods enjoy the perks of being listed on the National Register of Historic Places: no demolitions, no McMansions or endless rows of square condos. It also often means that there is no new and affordable…

ATLANTA - The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2022 Preservation…

The historic house is razed before the preservation committee finishes its work Property Posted: Wednesday 03 November 2021 19:37 Joanne…

KENDALLVILLE - For the first time, Kendallville is moving forward establishing ground rules to maintain and…

Shortly after Tony Wilson and Steve Faherty bought their historic Holter Street duplex in 2010, history-loving conservatives said they began to wonder if they had bitten off more than they could chew…

Job : November 2, 2021 / 11:48 a.m. EDT / Update: November 2, 2021 / 11:48 a.m. EDT AUGUSTA, Georgia (WJBF) – Erick Montgomery of Historic Augusta, Inc.!-->…

The Historic Preservation Commission is expected to discuss on Tuesday amendments to the revised Historic Preservation Ordinance (HPO) which came into effect earlier this year. Start of the meeting at 4.30 p.m. The…

Loss of fire lookouts raises questions about historic preservation For decades, fire observation towers…

Notre Dame Administrator Fritz Duda (center) received an honorary degree in 2009 from President Reverend John I. Jenkins, CSC (left) and then Chairman of the Board Richard Notebaert The administrator of the University of…

October 18, 2021 - Plant Riverside District was recently featured with a 2021 Preservation Award for…

The master plan for the ferry wharf structures was challenged at Thursday's meeting. (Screenshot) For years, the Virgin Islands Port Authority has declared plans to upgrade the hurricane-damaged Loredon L. Boynes Sr. ferry dock at Cruz…

Kira Duke, education specialist at the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, holds a photo from the Library of Congress's…

By John Ruch Three Atlanta projects and two local volunteers are among the recipients of the Georgia Trust's annual awards for Historic Preservation. Local projects honored at the 44th Annual Preservation Awards, held on October…

The Residence at Lamar, a recently completed seniors' housing project in downtown Wichita Falls, is named one of the best affordable housing this year by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC).The property won the 27th Charles…

Le Gray Belle has been a series of restaurants over the past century. Owner Charles Weathers said learning about the building's history by renovating it to create Fork Forty was like peeling the layers from an onion.…

Pictured are members of the Lakewood Village Board of Directors at a meeting this week. LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood Village Board of Directors…

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ATLANTA — Drivers with Georgia license plates can now sport a new look while supporting the state's Division of Historic Preservation. The HPD released its new "Preserve Georgia Downtowns" themed license plates this week. The HPD, now part…

People who revitalize historic buildings are honored by the preservation organization Restore Oregon for the impact of their improvements on their communities.Beneficiaries of the coveted 2021 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic…

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - On Wednesday night we heard dialogue about the demolition of a familiar building in the town of Ottumwa: the former Wesley United Methodist Church. The Ottumwa Historic Preservation Committee held a public meeting…

The Rose Bowl has been named the recipient of a $ 500,000 federal historic preservation grant, stadium officials said on Tuesday. The grant is part of the Historic Preservation Fund's Save America's Treasures program,…

Image of the city of College Station. A house that was originally located on the Texas A&M campus gets the 108th historic marker for the city of College Station. Historic Preservation Committee Chairman Gerald Burgner made the…

CLINTON - City council voted in favor of a public-private partnership between the City of Clinton Historic…

ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND - Grants totaling $ 334,202 have been awarded through the Maine Community Foundation's Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Fund. MaineCF donors provided two additional grants totaling $…

Boulder City has a new guidance document for future historic preservation efforts. "The historic plan is not regulatory," said Michael Mays, director of community development. “It's a guidance document. The Board…

Riverhead Town has reached an agreement with the New York State Historic Preservation Office to allow the demolition of a historic building on East Main Street to make way for the planned town square, Supervisor Yvette Aguiar announced…

Governor Laura Kelly announces nearly $ 230,000 in grants from the Kansas Historic Preservation Fund Topeka, KS (STL.News) The Kansas Historic Sites Review Board has announced that projects across the state are expected to receive…

State grants for the preservation of history totaling $ 204,896 allocated to 13 projects Montpellier Governor, VT (STL.News) Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic…

TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR The Town of Merrill Historic Preservation Committee has met monthly since February and has spent several months reassessing its role. Previously, according to the city ordinance, they were responsible for proposing!-->…

FRAMINGHAM - Former Planning Council Chairman Thomas Mahoney will lead the newly formed Community Preservation Committee. Mahoney was unanimously elected chair at the committee's very first meeting tonight, July 28.Former District 8…

FRAMINGHAM - The newly formed Community Preservation Committee will meet for the first time on Wednesday July 28.The 9-member Committee was created by the City Council in 2021, after November 2020 Framingham voters passed the Community…

State historic preservation officials traveled to the historic Main Street district of Riverhead yesterday to inspect one of the buildings the town intends to demolish for the creation of its planned town square . They met with city…

The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission approved a "courtesy review" for the renovation of Landmark Loew's Jersey Theater in Journal Square during last night's meeting, where several commissioners asked for more…

Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin and Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Executive Director Andrea Lowery announced the latest recipients of historical preservation tax credits for fiscal…

The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced Thursday that it is distributing $ 3 million in grants to 40 different African-American monuments across the country. The grants are designed "to help develop American history…

The redevelopment and remodeling of the exterior storefront of a downtown business was approved on Tuesday by the Town of Moberly Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) at its monthly business meeting in the conference hall of the municipal…

On July 1, residents of northern New Mexico counties had reason to celebrate as Congresswoman Teresa Leger…

If historic preservation is important to you, now is the time.Action Tank, in partnership with the Cincinnati Preservation Association and the Cincinnati Preservation Collective, is hosting a series of upcoming sessions next month. The…

Abby hooverEditor-in-chief The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider…

New Professor Sara Bronin, a leading voice on historic preservation law and related land use practices, was recently appointed by the Biden administration to chair the US Historic Preservation Advisory Council,…

Sign up for our daily email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest local news across Philadelphia.A dozen historic institutions in Philadelphia recently received grants from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The…

BATAVIA - While preserving the historic integrity of a house built 140 years ago, the Genesee /…

In an effort to continue to promote the Historic District opportunities, the Paris Historical Preservation Commission and Main Street Program organize a tour of downtown properties. This tour will showcase vacant or underutilized…

CHICAGO, AP — A historic preservation group is awarding $17,000 in grants to projects across Illinois, including the restoration of a 1920s post office and a virtual reality experience at a site that was once a Underground Railroad…

Two historic preservation projects in Davenport are among 11 of seven communities in Iowa that won the state's highest honors for historic preservation at this year's Preserve Iowa summit. The old Buchanan Elementary School was built in…

The future of the architectural character of much of the Heights neighborhood had been in the balance for…

FRAMINGHAM - The four extraordinary members of the inaugural Framingham Community Preservation Committee have been selected.Councilors last week selected former District 8 Councilor Judith Grove, former planning council member Thomas…

WHITE POST - Drivers approaching the narrow intersection of the White Post and Berrys Ferry routes may feel…

MetroLab Network has partnered with Government technology to bring its readers a segment called the MetroLab Innovation of the Month series, which highlights the…

Brad king | Special at The Star PressMuncie has a rich cultural and architectural history which is manifested in its landscape. These structures are resources and like any other resource need to be preserved and sometimes…

Published: 05/09/2021 4:00:06 PM WHATELY - The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday to consider projects recommended for Community Preservation Act funding that will be…

LANSING, MICH. -- This week, the 2021 Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation honored the preservation work behind five Michigan landmarks, ranging from a lighthouse in northeast Michigan to the Ford Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit,…

The historic ruins of Thatcher's Mill are set to be…