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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA)
The American Institute of Architects is a voluntary membership organization
for architects to network, find information on continuing education,
employment, etc. Click the link below to visit the AIA homepage.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES (HPS)
The Historic Preservation Services is a preservation agency, a division
headed under the National Park Service.
This site will help you to find American Battlefields, historic buildings,
historic landmarks, historic landscapes, and tribal communities. You can
also find information on what qualifies for planning and preservation grants
as well as learn about how to get a federal tax credit and other incentives.
Click the link below to visit the Historic Preservation Services homepage.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE/NEW YORK STATE BUILDING CODE
The link below will bring you to the New York State Department of State
Division of Code Enforcement and Administration. It hosts general
information on codes and frequently asked questions. In addition, you can
find several laws & regulations for New York State, code development,
technical services, regional services & contacts, education, and energy code
information.
LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK (LSWNY)
The Landmark Society of Western New York is one of the oldest
preservation organizations in the United States. The not-for-profit
membership organization is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and
fostering interest in the architectural, historical, and cultural
heritage of our region. Click the link below to visit their homepage.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDS (NCARB)
The State Historic Preservation Office, often referred to as "Shippo," is a
great resource tool in finding historic properties listed on the National
Register, technical assistance, and investment tax credit information. The
office is a division of the New York
State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. Click the link below to
visit SHPO's homepage.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)
The National Park Service is part of the United States Department of the
Interior. The subject of preservation, in general, is a division of the
National Park Service. In this respect, through the National Park Service,
you can find information on Parks & Recreation, History & Culture, Nature &
Science, and Interpretation & Education. Under
History & Culture, there is information
on grants & assistance, as well other key findings. Click the link below to
visit the National Park Service homepage.
OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS/NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Architecture is considered a "professional" field of study. Like many
professions, an architect is required to be licensed by its governing state.
The Office of the Professions is a source for general information on
becoming an architect, the license requirements, and application forms.
Click the link below to visit the Office of the Professions under the New
York State Education Department.
PRESERVATION BRIEFS
Preservation Briefs are a source for technical information for historic
buildings. Many of the briefs are posted online or can be obtained in print.
The briefs are produced by the Historic
Preservation Services (HPS), a division headed under the
National Park Service (NPS). Click the link
below to visit the Preservation Briefs homepage.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO) for NEW YORK
The State Historic Preservation Office, often referred to as "Shippo," is a
great resource tool in finding historic properties listed on the National
Register, technical assistance, and investment tax credit information. The
office is a division of the New York
State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. Click the link below to
visit SHPO's homepage.
NEW YORK'S NOMINATION DOCUMENTSThe
State and National Registers of Historic Places Document Imaging
program provides access to scanned images of New York's nomination
documents and other related materials. Users of the system can search
program that can sort these nomination files based on a variety of
information including Location, National Register Criteria,
Architectural Styles, Building Materials and Areas of Significance.
Click the link below to visit SHPO's Online Resources (Document Imaging
for National Register) page.
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
The
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties are common sense principles written in non-technical language.
They were developed to help protect our nation's irreplaceable cultural
resources by promoting consistent preservation practices. The Standards are
produced by the Historic Preservation
Services (HPS). Visit the HPS's Standards homepage or click below to read the Standards and Guidelines for the Treatment of
Historic Properties.
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