2019 June Preservation ePost
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Included in This Issue:
OHP Comments on Rule Changes
Preservation Refresh
CPF Webinars
And more....
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OHP Comments on Rule Changes to the National Register
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In April, our office joined the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and others, in submitting comments regarding proposed rule changes to the National Register of Historic Places. Click here to read
California OHP comments
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Update: the National Park Service, in response to submitted comments, is seeking
input and consultation from Tribes
regarding the proposed rule changes. The deadline for written input from Tribes is July 8, 2019.
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OHP Preservation Resources for a Summer Refresh
Summer is as good a time as any to refresh your historic preservation skills and knowledge, and the
Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) website
is a good place to start. Our website offers a wide variety of information and online resources that can be easily accessed, even from that lawn chair on the back deck! So pour yourself a cool lemonade, and dive into all facets of preservation. We’ve listed a few options below to help get your preservation refresh started:
Visit our
Frequently Asked Questions
page to find answers to questions most commonly asked of our office and about historic preservation. You may even find answers to questions you never thought to ask!
Our
Publications and Technical Bulletins
webpage offers information on all variety of subjects such as preservation ordinances, historic structure reports, curating archaeological collections, and more.
Through our
Preservation Training
page, you can find videos of OHP webinars, materials from past workshop presentations, eLearning opportunities, and offerings from some of our partner organizations.
A bit fuzzy on how to designate historic properties? The
Registration Programs
page is the starting point for information about the four designation programs.
Our
Local Government
pages offer a variety of resources to help local governments seeking to incorporate historic preservation into their planning and decision making.
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Hands On Preservation for the Summer
For those who want to refresh their dedication to preservation in a more hands on style,
HistoriCorps
is offering volunteer preservation opportunities this summer and fall in California.
HistoriCorps is a non-profit that works with local, state, and national public agencies, and park and forest services to repair and restore historic properties, while teaching volunteers the skills and importance of preservation work. All meals, tools, training, safety equipment, and materials are provided by HistoriCorps.
California projects for 2019:
June 16-21, June 23-28
August 11-16, August 18-23
September 15-20, September 22-27
September 15-20, September 22-27, September 29-October 4, October 6-11
Visit the HistoriCorps
Volunteer
page for additional details.
Not able to participate in any of the HistoriCorps projects? Consider contacting a historical or preservation organization in your area to see if there are any preservation projects going on in your community. Visit our
Partners
page for a list of some of the local organizations active in preserving California's heritage.
Image: Harkness Peak Fire Lookout. Courtesy of HistoriCorps.
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California Preservation Foundation Webinars
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National Preservation Law Conference, June 25
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) in partnership with Georgetown Law is hosting the
National Preservation Law Conference
, June 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Preservation attorneys, scholars, and professionals will present and discuss the latest developments and trends in historic preservation law. For those who cannot attend the conference in person, there is the opportunity to attend virtually via the conference live-stream. Registration is required for both in-person and online.
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In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, we spotlight here
Twin Peaks Tavern
in San Francisco. Twin Peaks Tavern operated as a bar at 401 Castro Street as early as the 1930s. In 1972, lesbian couple MaryEllen Cunha and Margaret "Peggy" Forster purchased the tavern and operated it as a fern bar for gay clientele. They replaced the existing painted over windows with large, clear glass, making the patrons inside visible to the street at a time when gay bars typically operated in concealed locations. The bar was a success, and has been in continual operation in its original location, making it one of the oldest gay bars in San Francisco. In 2013, Twin Peaks Tavern was officially designated San Francisco Historic Landmark No. 264, recognizing its importance and contribution to the city's LGBTQ community. The landmark designation effort, in turn, earned a
2013 Governor's Historic Preservation Award
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2019 State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) Meetings:
February 1 - Sacramento
May 8 - Palm Springs
August 1 - Sacramento
October 24 - San Bernardino
Learn more
about the role and responsibilities of the SHRC.
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News from California State Parks
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