DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (80 Stat. 915, 16 U.S.C. 470) the National Park Service, Department of the Interior has undertaken steps to implement the purposes of that act through: (1) Expansion of the National Register of Historic Places, (2) initiating a program of grants-in-aid for historic preservation, and (3) adopțion of procedures and criteria for furthering the Nation's historic preservation progam. It is the purpose of this notice, through publication of information and materials included herein, to apprise the public, as well as governmental agencies, associations, and all other organizations and individuals interested in historic preservation of the implementing actions that have been taken in order that there will be a greater awareness of the means by which properties of State and local historical significance may be nominated for placement in the National Register and of the criteria used in evaluating the properties. The notice includes a list of the properties included in the National Register of Historic Places through January 1, 1974. RUSSELL E. DICKENSON, Deputy Director, National Park Service. THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION A. Introduction. In the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 80 Stat. 915, 16 U.S.C. 470, the Congress found and declared: (a) That the spirit and direction of the Nation are founded upon and reflected in its historic past; (b) That the historical and cultural foundations of the Nation should be preserved as a living part of our community life and development in order to give a sense of orientation to the American people. (c) That, in the face of ever-increasing extensions of urban centers, highways, and residential, commercial, and industrial developments, the present governmental and nongovernmental historic preservation programs and activities are inadequate to insure future generations a genuine opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the rich heritage of our Nation; and (d) That, although the major burdens of historic preservation have been borne and major efforts initiated by private agencies and individuals, and both should continue to play a vital role, it is nevertheless necessary and appropriate for the Federal Government to accelerate its historic preservation programs and activities, to give maximum encouragement to agencies and individuals undertaking preservation by private means, and to assist State and local governments and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States to expand and accelerate their historic preservation programs and activities. In order to accomplish these purposes, the National Historic Preservation Act provided for three significant innovations: An expanded National Register of Historic Places, a program of grants-inaid for historic preservation, and an Advisory Council on Historic Preservation empowered to comment upon all undertakings licensed, assisted, or carried out by the Federal Government that have an effect upon properties in the National Register. Official notice is hereby given to the public and government agencies of the opportunities and restrictions provided by the National Historic Preservation Act. Detailed administrative procedures for the program may be found in the manuals, "Policies and Procedures for Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid," and "How to Complete National Register Forms" September 1972 (U.S. Depart16 U.S.C. 470) the National Park Service, Washington, D.C.). B. Expanding the National Register of Historic Places. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to expand and maintain a National Register of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology, and culture. Previously, the National Register included only nationally significant properties that are historical or archeological units of the National Park System or that have been declared eligible for designation as National Historic Landmarks. Because they must meet exacting criteria of national significance, such properties are few in number. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 provides a means for States to nominate properties of State and local significance for placement in the National Register. The following officials have been designated by their Governors to act as State Liaison Officers responsible for State activities under the National Historic Preservation Act: CONNECTICUT Chairman, Connecticut Historical Commission, 59 South Prospect Street, Hartford, Conn. 06103. DELAWARE Director, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, Department of State, Dover, Del. 19901. FLORIDA Director, Division of Archives, History, and Records Management, Department of State, 401 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Fla. 32304. GEORGIA Chief, Historic Preservation Section, Department of Natural Resources, 703-C10 Trinity-Washington Building, 270 Washington Street SW., Atlanta, Ga. 30334. HAWAI Chairman, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, Post Office Box 621, Honolulu, Hawaii 96809. IDAHO Director, Idaho Historical Society, 610 North Julia Davis Drive, Boise, Idaho 83706. ILLINOIS Director, Department of Conservation, 102 State Office Building, 400 South Spring Street, Springfield, Ill. 62706. INDIANA Director, Department of Natural Resources, State of Indiana, 615 State Office Building, Indianapolis, Ind. 42604. IOWA State Conservation Commission, B-13, McLean Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. KANSAS Executive Director, Kansas State Historical Society, 120 West 10th, Topeka, Kans. 66612. KENTUCKY Executive Director, Kentucky Heritage Commission, 401 Wapping Street, Frankfort, Ky. 40601. LOUISIANA, Director, Department of Art, Historical and Cultural Preservation, Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, La. 70801. MAINE Director, Maine Historic Preservation Commission, 31 Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04330. MARYLAND Director, Maryland Historical Trust, 2525 Riva Road, Annapolis, Md. 21401. MASSACHUSETTS Secretary of the Commonwealth, Chairman, Massachusetts Historical Commission, 40 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. 02133. MICHIGAN Acting Deputy Director, Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, Stevens T. Mason Building, Lansing, Mich. 48926. MINNESOTA Director, Minnesota Historical Society, 690 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minn. 55101. MISSISSIPPI Director, State of Mississippi, Department of Archives and History, Post Office Box 571, Jackson, Miss. 39205. |