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National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. NHPA; Public Law 89-665; 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.

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National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

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  1. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 NHPA; Public Law 89-665; 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq

  2. “There is a need in every generation to study the past, to absorb its spirit, to preserve its messages…it’s a collaboration of ourselves and our ancestors, the result is a deeper understanding for individuals and in consequence, a broader culture for the nation.”

  3. Purpose • The National Historic Preservation Act is legislation intended to preserve historical and archaeological sites in the United States of America.

  4. The Statute Includes Seven Points • The spirit of the Nation are founded and reflected in its historic heritage. • The historical and cultural foundation of the Nation should be preserved and be a living part of community life. • Significant properties to history are being lost. • The preservation of this irreplaceable heritage is in the public interest so its vital legacy can be incorporated cultural development of society.

  5. The Statute Includes Seven PointsContinued… • With increasing urban development, there is lack of genuine opportunity for future generations to enjoy the heritage of our Nation. • Better means of identifying and administering historic recourses will assist economic growth and development. • The Federal Government has the responsibility to accelerate historic preservation.

  6. A Few Points about the Executive Order… • The Federal Government shall provide leadership in historic preservations. • Property will be evaluated if it meats criteria, proposals can be made and reviewed for historic preservation. • A record of historic places will be kept. • Nominations for additions to the National Register of Historic Places can be proposed. • Professional methods and techniques for preserving, improving, restoring and maintaining historic properties will be available for federal agencies.

  7. The National Register of Historic Places • The National Register of Historic Places is nation’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects worthy of preservation. • To be eligible for listing, a property must meet one of four criteria and have sufficient integrity.

  8. Motives • To retain diverse elements of past • To perpetuate the distinctive identities of places • To involve amateurs in landscape care • To practice a conservation approach to environmental change

  9. http://trac.syr.edu/laws/16/16USC00470.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Historic_Preservation_Act_of_1966 Images: http://history.utah.gov/archaeology/get_involved/protect_utah's_archaeology.html http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:National_Register_of_Historic_Places_plaque,_Portland_OR.JPG

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