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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Date: June 18, 1996 Matter of Record
SUBJECT: Historic Consideration for Bank of Pinole
C.68 Letter dated June 3, 1996, from Cherilyn Widell, State Historic Preservation Officer,
Office of Historic Preservation, Dept. of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 942896,
Sacramento, 94296-0001, announcing that on August 9, 1996, at 9:00 a.m., the
application of the Bank of Pinole will be considered by the State Historical Resources
Commission for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places at the Santa
Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.
THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY
NO BOARD ACTION WAS TAKEN
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i STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON,Govemor
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O.BOX 942896 (0
SACRAMENTO 94296-0001
(916)653-6624 June 3, 1996
FAX:(916)653-9824 .
RECEIVE
CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JUW 71996
COUNTY CONTRA COSTA
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING CLERIC BOARD OF SUPrR
651 PINE STREET CONTRA COSTA CC,
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
To Whom It May Concern:
The above-named property (or property highlighted on enclosed list) will be considered by the State Historical
Resources Commission for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the
Federal Government's official list of historic buildings and other cultural resources worthy of preservation. Listing
in the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving our Nation's heritage. Enclosed is a copy
of the criteria under which properties are evaluated.
Listing in the National Register provides the following benefits to historic properties:
- Consideration in the planning for federally assisted projects. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966 provides that the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be given an opportunity to comment on
projects affecting such properties.
- Eligibility for Federal tax benefits. If a property is individually listed in the National Register, or determined
a contributing structure within a National Register district,certain tax provisions may apply. The Tax Treatment
Extension Act of 1980 includes provisions regarding charitable contributions for conservation purposes of partial
interests in historically important land areas or structures, including archeological sites and private residences. The
Tax Reform Act of 1986 contains provisions intended to encourage preservation of depreciable historic structures
by allowing favorable Federal tax provisions for rehabilitation. Beginning January 1, 1987, the Tax Reform Act
of 1986 replaces the rehabilitation tax incentives available under prior law with a 20% investment tax credit for
rehabilitations of certain historic commercial, industrial, and residential rental buildings.
- Consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface coal mining permit where coal is located, in
accord with the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977.
- Qualification for Federal°giants for historic preservation when funds are available.
Owners of private properties nominated to the National Register of Historic Places must be given an opportunity
to concur in or object to listing in accord with the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 and
Federal regulations 36 CFR Part 60. Any owner or partial owner of private property who chooses to object to
listing is required to submit to the State Historic Preservation Officer a notarized statement certifying that the party
is the sole or partial owner of the private property,as appropriate, and objects to the listing. For a single privately
owned property with one owner, the property will not be listed if the owner objects. In nominations with multiple
ownership of a single private property, the property will not be listed if a majority of the owners objects to listing.
If the property cannot be listed because the owner or a majority of owners objects prior to submission of a
nomination by the State, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall submit the nomination to the Keeper of the
National Register for a determination of the eligibility of the property or district for inclusion in the National
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Register. If the property is then determined eligible for listing, although not formally listed, Federal
agencies will be required to allow the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment before
the agency may fund, license, or assist a project which will affect the property. If an owner chooses to object to
the listing of property, the notarized objection must be submitted to Ms. Cherilyn Widell, State Historic
Preservation Officer, Office of Historic Preservation, Post Office Box 942896,.Sacramento, CA 94296-0001,
fifteen(15)days before the State Historical Resources Commission considers this application;it will be considered
by the Commission on August 9. 1996 at 9 : 00 a. m. , in Santa Monica.
at the Santa Monica City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica.
California.
(This Building Is Accessible To People With Disabilities.
If you wish to comment on whether the property should be nominated to the National Register, please send your
comments to the above address. A copy of the application has been included for your review.
;Sincere /f
Cherilyn E. Widell
State Historic Preservation Officer
Enclosure
OHP (DPR) 548b (Rev. 9/92)
Local Government - Individual
NATIONAL REGISTER`AGENDA ITEMS
FOR THE NEXT SHRC MEETING
09 AUG 96 * * SANTA MONICA, CA
ALAMEDA COUNTY
HARRISON AND 15TH STREETS HISTORIC DISTRICT 01-0028 DISTRICT
HARRISON ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
BANK OF PINOLE 07-0029
2361 SAN PABLO AVE
PINOLE, CA 94564
EL DORADO COUNTY
VIKINGSHOLM AT EMERALD BAY STATE PARK, HARVET 09-0012 DISTRICT
10001 SR 89
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96142
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
COLLEGE HEIGHTS LEMON PACKING HOUSE 19-0236
CLAREMONT
532 W 1ST ST
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
AMERICAN RIVER GRANGE HALL #172 34-0049
2720 KILGORE RD
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
BARTON VILLA 36-0034
BARTON HOUSE
BARTON RANCH
11245 NEVADA ST
REDLANDS, CA 92373
NATIONAL REGISTER AGENDA ITEMS
FOR THE NEXT SHRC MEETING
09 AUG 96 * * SANTA MONICA, CA
STANISLAUS COUNTY
RIVERBANK BRANCH LIBRARY;CARNEGIE LIBRARY; RI 50-0010
3237 SANTA FE ST
RIVERBANK, CA 95367
VENTURA COUNTY
RANCHO CAMULOS 56-0019 DISTRICT
5164 E TELEGRAPH RD
PIRU, CA 93040
GRANDMA PRISBREYS BOTTLE VILLAGE (FOLK ART TH 56-0020
4595 COCHRAN ST
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
NFIS il;(rn lc•ko OkiB No. 10024.0016
(C)ct:11990)
Uhited-States-Department of the Interior.-
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National Register of Historic Places —
Registration Form
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This form is for use In nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the
National Rooter of Historic Places Registration Form(National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking 'Y' in the appropriate box or
by.eatQAA9 the Information requested. If an Item does not apply to the property being documented, enter"N/A"for"not applicable."For functions,
architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional
entries and narrative items on continuation sheets(NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter,word processor,or computer,to complete all items.
1. Name of Property
historic name -Bank Of Pinole lo-
other namesisfte number
2.-Location
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street & number 2361 San Pablo 'Avenue''`' 0 not for publicationN A
city or town Pinole 0 vicinity N/A
California CA - -- --Contra Costa 94564
state code county code 0 13 zip code
3. State/Federal Agency Certification
As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this C3 nomination
0 request for determination,of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of_.
Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property
El meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant
❑ nationally El statewide El locally. (11 See continuation sheet for additional comments.)
Signature of certifying official/ritleDate
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State of Federal agency and bureau
In my opinion, the property 0 meets'Cl does not meet the National Register criteria. (C] See continuation sheet for additional
comments.)
Signature of commenting official'T'le Date
State or Federal agency and bureau -i,.
4. National Park Service Certification
I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action
C3 entered in the National Register.
El See continuation sheet.
0 determined eligible for the
National Register
F-1 See continuation sheet.
C3 determined not eligible for the
National Register.
0 removed from the National
Register.
❑ other, (explain:)
Bank Of Pinole Contra Costa, . Ca. +`
Name of Property County and State
5. Classification
Ownership of Property Category of Property NumiLf. 6 aJLU'i , .., z
(Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not inclWe prewo4s + iuted resources in Thar count.f
❑ private building(s) Contributing Noncontributing
public-local ❑ district 1 0
❑ public-State ❑ site buildings
❑ public-Federal ❑ structure _ 0 ..:.:. 0 sites
❑ object 0 . 0 . structures
0 0 objects
1 0 Tial
Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed
(Enter"N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register
_. .- -- - Y�.A... ..._ .. _. ........ __. ..... ...
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6. Function or Use _._. . .. _.. .. .. . ... ......_._ . ... . _.. .. .. . ........ _.__-- -...._.._._. ._..... .. —._- - -_.._.._.. _ __.-_ ._
Historic Functions . Current Functions
(Enter categories from Instructions) (Enter categories from instructions)
Financial Institution Work in Progress-Restaurant
7. Description
Architectural Classification Materials
(Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions)
Classical Revival foundation Concrete
" - walls -Cement Plaster
roof Asphalt
Other Marble Foyer
- - Concrete Columns
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Narrative Description .__�_ __--_---- ........... .............._-- -_-_._._..___._.__._----_.---
(Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) -
Bank Of P; 7,7, : Contra Cos 'G Ca. -
Name of Property
County and State
S. Statement 61 Lis
Applicable National Register Criteria
(Mark"x"in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property -ategones from instructions)
for National Register listing.)
Azchitecture
IJ ru
C3 A Property is associated with events that have made
a significant contribution to the broad patterns of
our history.,
C1 B Property is associated with the lives of persons
significant in our past.
3 C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics
of a type, period, or method of construction or
represents the work of a master, or possesses
high artistic values, or represents a significant and
distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance
individual distinction.
1 91 5
El D Pro perty_has yielded,_.or-is. likely to yield,
information important in prehistory or history.
Criteria Considerations Significant Dates
(Mark 'Y' in all the boxes that.apply.)
915
Property is:
by a religious institution or used for
religious purposes.
Significant Person
[3 B removed from its original location. (Complete it Criterion B is marked above)
C1 C a birthplace or grave.
Cultural Affiliation
El D a cemetery.
C3 E a reconstructed building;-object, or structure.
0 F a commemorative property.
C3 G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architectffluilder;;-rtj :%ija
within the past 50 years. Unknown
-Narrative Stat6hIdnt*'bf SighifidAft-d—
(Explain the significance of the-property-on one-or more continuation sheets.y-----------
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography-_....__.. ......
(Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.)
Previous documen'tatio-ri on file (NOS): ri Primary locitio-ni"o-4 additional data:
E3 preliminary determination of individual listing (36 El State Historic Preservation Office
CFR 67) has been're'quested -E] Other State agency
.-C] previously listed in the National Register -------G-Federal agency
0 previously determined eligible b the National
y
p 0 Local government
Register egist r' El University- '..'-'..
El designated a National Historic Landmark 19 Other 'Pinole Historical Society
El recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository:
0 recorded by Historic'Americian Engineering
Record #
Bank Of Pinol z - Cont.ra Costa, Ca. C ��
ca.-:
Name of Property _ County and State
10. 'Geographical Data _
Acreage of Property Less than one
UTM References _
(Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.)
1 11 0 15161 i4, 20_1 142 10161 48101 31
Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing
21 .1 I I 1 1 I I I I I I I I I 1 �a LSI` I I ;I �:; S I I I :, I
❑ See continuation sheet
Verbal Boundary Description
(Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.)
Boundary-Justification
(Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet) -
11. Form Prepared By
nameJtitle Robert William Petterson Architect
organization N A date April 29, 1996
2308 Orleans Drive
street & number telephone 51 0-724-2606
city or town Pinole state Ca. zip code 94564
Additional Documentation
Submit the following items with the completed form:
Continuation Sheets
Maps
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A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. -
A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources.
Photographs -- - - - - - —
Representative black and white photographs of the property. :-
Additional items - ----------- - -- -- - _
(Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) --.---
Property Owner > ,. .,..• .:>.� v_.,,_:.�..
(Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPS _
-name Pinole-Redevelopment—Agency`-- - --
street & number 2121 Pear. Street . telephone; 51 0-.724-•901 4
city or town Pinole'` state ca•. zip code 94564
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate
properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing,to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain
a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended(16 U.S.C.470 of seq.).
Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing
instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form.Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect
of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127,Washington, DC 200137127; and the Office of
Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects(1024-0018),Washington, DC 20503.
US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1993 0 - 350-416 QL 3
NPS Gone 10-900-a OMB Approval No.1024-0018
18-86)
United States Department of the interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Section number Bank Of Pinole Page 1 Contra Costa County, Ca.
.Description
The Bank of Pinole is a two story Neo Classic masonry building
built in 1915 by banking pioneer Edward M. Downer Sr. It is
located in the historic downtown corridor of Pinole surrounded
by semi-rural hills. There are vacant lots at either side of
the building which were originally infilled with two story
masonry buildings which created an alley at each side of the
bank-. Its rectangular footprint encompasses 2, 380 square feet
of a level 6, 100 square foot site. The remainder of the lot
consists of concrete walkway remains with no landscaping. The
building sits to the North of the site fronting San Pablo Avenue
and with the exception of a rear addition, the original bank
has changed very little since its construction.
The building is rectilinear in plan and rests on a near level
site. A cavity masonry wall and rusticated plaster veneer rest
on an exposed concrete plinth. The exposed concrete foundation
and exterior cement plaster show no signs of cracking. The
longitudinal walls are punctuated with large arched windows
and plaster keystone adorning each. The entry portico is
glorified with a stepped parapet flanked by two fluted concrete
Ionic columns. Some of the building' s ornament consists of an
Ionic entablature running the perimeter of the building. The
wood framed windows and the chisel cut bank name in the frieze
are original. The flat wood trussed roof has an asphalt covering
and is surrounded by a parapet. With the exception of new paint,
one door and window being infilled on the addition, and a new
cornice on the addition, the exterior has had few visible
modifications. The original paint scheme is unknown. The exterior
light fixtures and the pair of wood entry doors were added in
1964 . The original doors were similar wood andglass paned
doors. The two concrete planter boxes were added sometime after
1964 . The bronze plaque near the entry was dedicated by The
Pinole-Hercules Youth Memorial Inc. in 1964 and replaced the
original bronze plaque which read "Bank of Pinole" . Fire
sprinklers, seismic upgrading which included steel reinforcements
at the parapet, a new three color exterior paint scheme, and
a pair of steel flag stanchions were added in 1991 -92 by the
Pinole Redevelopment Agency.
NPS form 10-900-a OMB Approval No.1024-0018
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation sheet
Bank Of Pinole
Section number 7 8 Page 2 Contra Costa County, Ca.
Description (cont. )
The interior boasts a 17 foot ceiling and an open plan filled
with natural light. Originally a single story building, a 550 .
square foot rear addition with an interior balcony was added
sometime before 1930. The original portion remains one story
as it did in 1915 . In 1964 , the vault was removed and stairway
upgraded as part of extensive interior remodeling. Wood and
marble wainscoting were replaced with plaster, and modern
plumbing and electrical fixtures were added. Forced air heating
replaced an original stove and brick chimney and the exterior
steel flue was removed at the roof.
Statement of Significance
The Bank of Pinole is significant because it is a well preserved
example of the only Neo Classic building in Pinole and
surrounding communities. Built in 1915, it is an exemplary
example of Neo Classical architecture. This style of architecture
drew upon classical proportions, materials of permanence and
ornament to achieve the monumental quality typically sought
by financial institutions during this period. This building
used each of these qualities to a level deserving of recognition.
Historical Background
In 1905, Pinole businessman Edward M. Downer Sr. built a small
wood frame bank with a capital of $12, 000 . Ten years later,
Mr. Downer realized the growing community' s need for a secure
building to house their assets. His response was the fire
resistant design of the Neo Classic Bank of Pinole located across
the street from his original bank. Before construction of the
Bank of Pinole in 1915, the property housed a single story,
wood framed dwelling of unknown origin. The Bank of Pinole was
used as a financial institution until October of 1939 when it
was bought by Bank of America National Trust and Savings
Association. In 1954, the building was purchased by the First
Western Bank and Trust Company. Through an extensive volunteer
effort, the building was remodeled by the Contra Costa Building
and Construction Trades Council and purchased in July of 1963
and opened as a youth center in 1964 . In 1975 the building was
sold to the City of Pinole where it housed the Tiny Tots Program
for many years. Its current owner is the Pinole Redevelopment
Agency having purchased the building in August of 1992 .
NPS Foim 10-%0-a OMB Approve/No.1024-0018
(8-88)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation sheet
Bank Of Pinole
Section number 8 Page 3 Contra Costa county, ca.
Significance
The Bank of Pinole was the only Neo Classic building in Pinole
in 1915 and with the exception of the first Catholic church
in Pinole, it was also the tallest single story structure.
Consequently, it made a statement of uniqueness and permanence
which was a vision of the architecturally unique community of
present day Pinole. The monumental facade of the Bank of Pinole
evoked a significant sense of security and established a hub
to the young and growing downtown core of Pinole.
Geometry was an important design tool in Classical architecture.
The proportions derived from the Golden Section are found in
both elevation and plan of the original Bank of Pinole. The
perimeter of the portico creates a square. From that, a Golden
Section was created to form the complete front elevation. The
original plan also began as a square with its diagonal used
to create the final rectangular plan. The proportions of the
front elevation and the original plan are the same. The tall
repetitive window bays also create a formality and rhythm similar
to the solid/void rhythms of Classical collunades .
Secondly, The Bank of Pinole uses its building materials to
portray its permanence. These include two 20" diameter concrete
Ionic columns, a marbled entry foyer, 18" exterior cavity masonry
walls with rusticated plaster veneer and plaster detailing.
Scoring the exterior plaster gave the look of cut stone which
gave the sense of security and formality indiginous of Neo
Classic design. Similar to the overengineered Classical
buildings, this building emphasized the vertical character and
mass through the use of tall windows and oversized columns.
The exposed concrete foundation can also be compared to the
stone plinths that supported Classical buildings.
Finally, the building is rich in ornament. This includes a
decorative keystone in each window hood, a chisel cut building
name above the entry portico and a dentil course and highly
ornate entablature running the perimeter of the building.
The Bank of Pinole remains the only Neo Classic building in
a community which consists of over twenty historically distinct
architectural styles in a downtown core less than 1 /2 square
mile. It is structurally sound, well preserved and is
a prime example of local architectural diversity. Eventually,
16 additional banks would be founded in Contra Costa County
by decendants of this banking pioneer, Edward M. Downer Sr.
Downer served as Mayor of Pinole from 1913 until his death in
1938 . His banks are known as The Mechanics Bank with the central
branch located in Richmond, Ca. managed by grandson Edward nowner__
NPS Form 10.900-a OMB Approval No.1024 WlB
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Section number 9 , 10 Page 4
Bibliography
1 . ) Clark, Jessie Howe. Historical Sketches
Pinole, 1979 . pgs. 4-1 to 4-20 .
2. ) Plew, Jo Ann. Pinole History In Pictures
Richmond Blueprint, 1976 .
3 . ) Pinole Historical Society
P.O. Box 285 Pinole, Ca. 94564
4 . ) Interactive Resources, Inc.
City of Pinole Historic Resource Inventory_ Survey_
117 Park Place Point Richmond, Ca. 94801
6 . ) Edward Downer III
3170 Hilltop Mall Road Richmond, Ca. 94804
5 . ) Pinole Redevelopment Agency
2121 Pear Street Pinole, Ca. 94564
Verbal Boundary Description
Assessors Parcel Number 401 -162-003
Verbal Boundary Justification
Boundary Description based on unchanged property lines of an
interior city lot.
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Oklahoma pioneer settler,the Breakers Man-
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jest to depreciation as defined by the Internal Sand Key Lighthouse,
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is consistent with the historic character of the
property or the district in which the property is ;•. :
located. To qualify for the tax incentives,prop-
erty owners must complete'a Historic Preserve- '.
Lion Certification Application and secure certifi-
cation Pram the Secretary of the Interior.Further
information on these incentives and the applica-
tion procedures may be obtained from the Na.
tional Park Service Regional Office responsible
for certification applications in your State.or by Castle Clinton National Monument.New York,
writing:Preservation Tax Incentives,National NY(Richard Frear.NPS).
Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior,
1 P.O. Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7127
Easement Donations.The Federal Internal
Revenue Code also provides for Federal income,
• } 'i .;' `"� } estate.and gift tax deductions.for charitable
�;a•y •; ' '%:'t• ! contributions of partial interests in real proper-
�"' ty(land and buildings).Taxpayers' gifts of
"i r`= �•'' �.., qualified interests must be "exclusively for con-
.,�• servation purposes". One of these purposes is
donned as "the preservation of an historically
important land area or certified historic struc-
` !� Lure." Further information on easements may
be obtained from the sources listed above in the
tax incentives section.
Federal Historic Preservation Grants.List-
ing in the National Register qualifies a property
for certain grants when funds are available. In-
11 formation on this assistance should be obtained
1 by writing: Preservation Grants, c% the State
Administration Buihling, Urniversity of Historic Preservation Officer of the State in
Notre Paine, Notre Duine, 1N. which the property is located.
1
Cultural Resource Planning
The goals of the preservation programs are to • :���' '�•-
establish national
Ot+sndards for historic Fraser• _.. ;_�1�' � '7 •
vadon.to identify and document aignifieant s
historic resources in the United States. to assist
in preservation efforts by providing assistance 1�' �".• : '• ' �
to public private preservation agencies and •, �F° '�
arganisa ns.and to educate the general public
concerning the value of historic preservation. j
These programs are tamed out for the Secretary
of the Interior by the National Park Service in
cooperation with the State Historic Preservation
Officers,the Federal Preservation Officers,local Timberline Lodge(National Historic
governments and citizens. Information gathered Landmark),Mt.Haul National Forest, OR
during identification,evaluation and registra- (Oregon State Highway Division).
flan is important in ideatifying preservation
needs, in planning cultural resource protection listed in or eligible for the National Register
strategies.and is carrying out these strategies. must allow the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation an opportunity to comment prior
Federal Activities.Federal agencies are re- to funding, licensing or granting assistance on
quired by law to locate.inventory and nominate such projects.The purpose of this review is not
to the National Register historic properties In to impede or halt development. but rather to
Federal ownership or control.The Federal agen• assure that the value of historic properties is
edea also are responsible for preserving historic given direct consideration in project planning
pe'opertias under their ownership or control and decisions.Further information on the Advisory
for assuring that any property that might qualify Council may be obtained by.writing the Advisory
for Inclusion in the National Register is not in. Council on Historic Preservation.The Old Post
advertently transferred.said, demolished.sub. Office Building. 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue
0andally altered or allowed to deteriorate N.W.,Room 809.Washington,D.C. 20004.
significantly.If. as a result of Federal action or Consideration of historic values is also a part
assistance,a historic property is to be substaa• of the decialon to issue a surface anal mining
tially altered or demolished,records are tobepermit, in accordance with-the Surface Mining.
made for deposit In the Library of Congress or and Control Act of.1.977.
ether agency designated by the Secretary of the
Interior,for future use and reference.Agencies State Activities.Most nominations to the Na-
proposing projects which may affect a property tional Register are made by the States through
State Historic Pma vation Officers.State His-
toric Preservation Programs must be approved
by the Secretary of the Interior before the
..�.•. States nominate historic properties to the Na-
._.. ..» «� tional Register.
'''• �'"' ;• In addition to nominating historic properties
--to the National Register,the State Historic
• -� t- Preservation Officer prepares and implements a
".; comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation
Plan, administers the State program of Federal
=- assistance for historic preservation within the
State,conducts a statewide survey of historic
properties, and cooperates with Federal.State
and local officials sod others to assure that
historic properties are taken into consideration
at all levels of planning and development. The
grid geeuatcr Woolen Mill;Bridgewater, VT' State Historic Preservation Officer also provides
(David Avery). public information„education and training, and
technical assistance relating to the Federal and qualify if they are integral parts of districts
State Historic Preservation Programs. that do meet the criteria or if they fall within
the following categories:
Local Government Activities.The.State' a. a religious property deriving primary signifi-
Historic Preservation Officer also assists-local cance
governments in becoming certified to participate from architectural or artistic distinc-
in the Federal Historic Preservation Program, tion or historical importance;or
including the process for nominating properties b. a building or structure removed from its
to the National Register. original location but which is significant
primarily for architectural value,or which is
the surviving structure most importantly
Criteria for Evaluation _ associated with a historic person or event; or
c. a birthplace or grave of a historical figure of
The National Register's standards for evaluat• outstanding importance if there is no other
ing the significance of properties were developed appropriate site or building directly associated
to recognize the accomplishments of all peoples with his productive life; or
who have made a contribution to our country's d. a cemetery that derives its primary signi5-
history and heritage.The criteria are designed can from graves of persons of transcendent
to guide State and local governments,Federal importance,from age,from distinctive design
agencies,and others in evaluating potential en- features,or from association with historic
tries in the National Register. events;or
e. a reconstructed building when accurately ex-
Criteria for Evaluation ecuted in a suitable environment and pre-
The quality of significance is American' seated in a dignified manner as part of a
history, architecture,archeolo restoration master plan,and when-no other
W'�engineering building or structure with the same associa-
and culture is present in districts,sites,build- tion has survived;or
ings,structures, and objects that Poona into- is a property primarily commemorative in in-
grity of location,design,setting,materials, tent if design,age, ,or symbolic
workmanship,feeling,and association and: value has invested it with its own historical
a.'that are associated with events that have significance;or
made a significant contribution to the broad g. a property achieving significance within the
patterns of our history;or past 50 years if it is of exceptional impor-
b. that are associated with the lives of persons tance.
significant in our past'or Information on documentation of
c. that embody the distinctive characteristics of properties
a type,period,or method of construction,or and use of the Criteria for Evaluation may be
obtained by writing: National Register of
that represent the work of a master,or that
high artistic values,or that represent
possess Historic Places,National Park Service,U.S.
a significant and distinguishable entity whose Z0240.
at of the Interior,Washington,D.C.
components may lack individual distinction;
or
d. that have yielded,or may be likely to yield, +� 9
information important in prehistory or
history.
Criteria considerations: Ordinarily cemeteries, 3 I!
birthplaces,or graves of historical figures,prop-
erties owned by religious institutions or used for
religious purposes,structures that have been
moved from their original locations,recon-
structed historic buildings,properties primarily
commemorative in nature, and properties that
have achieved significance within the past 50
years shall not be considered eligible for the Na Winterport Historic District, Winterport,ME
tional Register. However,such properties will (Walter Smalling,Jr.).
Nominations to the National
Register
State Nominations.State nominations are
submitted to the National Park Service by State
Historic Preservation Officers. Ordinarily,Na-
tional Register forms to nominate properties are
prepared by local citizens or by the staff of the .✓
State Historic Preservation Officer.These nomi-
nation forms are then submitted to a State .f
review board,composed of professionals in the
fields of American history, architectural history, -
architecture,prehistoric and historic archeology,
and other related disciplines and may include --�
citizen members. This review board makes a
recommendation to the State Historic Preserva-
tion Officer either to approve the nomination if a' -
in the board's opinion it meets the National '
Register criteria or to disapprove the nomina-
tion if it does not.
During the time the proposed nomination is
reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Of-
finer,property owners and local authorities are
notified, All property owners are given the op- Butler County Courthouse,Butler,OR(Pat
portunity to comment on the nomination and Brown).
owners of private property are given an oppor-
tunity to concur in our object to the nomination. an opportunity to comment prior to submitting
If the owner of a private property or the major- nominations to the National Park Service.The
ity of such owners for a property or district with Federal Preservation Officer approves each
multiple owners object to the nomination,the nomination and forwards it to the National
State Historic Preservation Officer forwards the Park Service for final consideration.If the
nomination to the National Park Service only nomination is approved by the National Park
for a determination about whether the property _ Service,the property is officially entered in the
is eligible for listing.If a majority of owners do National Register.
not object,a State Historic Preservation Officer Information on Federal nominations to the
may approve the nomination and forward it to National Register and other preservation pro-
the National Park Service to be considered for grams of Federal agencies may be obtained from
listing. If the nomination is approved by the Na- the Federal Preservation Officer for each agen-
tional Park Service,the property is officially cy.A list of Federal Pntservation Officers is I at
entered in the National Register. the end of this leaflet.
Further information on the procedures to
nominate properties to the National Register Nominations by persons and local govern-
and the preservation program within your State menta.The National Park Service may accept a.
may be.obtained by contacting the appropriate nomination directly from any person'or local
State Historic Preservation Ofncer listed at the government for inclusion of a property in the
end of this leaflet. National Register if the,property is located in a
State where there is no State Historic Preserva-
Federal Nominations.Nominations to the tion Program approved by the National Park
Service.
National Register for Federal properties are
submitted to the National Park Service through Appeals.Any person or local government
Federal Preservation Officers appointed by the may appeal to the National Park Service the
agency heads. Federal agencies prepare National nomination or listing of any historic property in
Register nominations,notify local officials and the National Register. Appeals for nominations
provide the State Historic Preservation Officer
may also be made to the National Park Service State Historic Preservation.
.if a State or Federal agency-fails or,refuses to .
nominate a property.Procedures for appeals are Officers and Federal
found in the National Register regulations in 36 Preservation Officers
CFR 60.
aur armNe Pe...r..elem oder..
Make se:Executive Director.Alabama Historical Commission,726 Moww&,
Publications dam°:�'A a Mas.619 WarehoCw �1110 AnM
Attteriaee Sebes:Territorial Historic Aww+etiee Ofiiser D"mnmem of
A list of properties entered annually in the Public Weeks.Covenant d American Samea.Pap Paco.American Samoa
' fM Arbows:Chief.Ofilce d Ru
Historic anatiae,Anaoaa Stele Parks,
National Register is published in the Federal 1111611'W"Adore.Pkoem:,AZ 66007 Arlwaaam Director.Arkansas Histak
Re ter. These annual lists sad early editions Preservation Prwam,suite coo.C mmm mw Building.Markham and Mata
Ste.Little Reds.AR 72201 California Office d Historic Preservation.Califor-
of hardcover volumes of The National Register nia Department of Parks•Recreation.P.O.By 2380,soeramente.'CA 95811
OfHistoric Places(1976,volumes I and In are Q-I- 1,-state Histone PsseervuHon Officer.Colorado Heritage Canter,1300
Broadway.Denver.CO 60203 Coussecdmut:Director.Conneetieut Historical
available from the Superintendent of Docu- Cemmumn.fu South Prospect s1•Hartford.CT 08106 Delaware:Director,
001
meats,U.S. Government Printing Office,Wash- DDitserrict of Columbia." �and Di ect°'"'"Deprw Affairs, oris�st=7 Af
ingtou'DC 20402. Earlier out-of--print volumes air..614 H St.NW.Washington,D.C.20001 Florida:Director.Division of
Archive.History and Record Marrgeme st,Deparsmem of Stats.The Capitol.
should be available in major libraries. Tallahassee,n 32304 Gooralm:Chia Historic Preservation section Dow%-
Federal ream for the National Register ..m d Natural Resources.270 Washiagtem St.SW.Room 703.0.Atlanta.GA
Gula 30334 Gaeta Director,Dnonmam of Parks and Reetewmet,P.O.Sm 2560,
of Historic Places can be found in the Code of Assets,oQ S1S10 Hassell:Stara Historic Preservation Wow,Department or
Imed Federal Regulations under 36 CFR 60(National Possess NaturalDer Ramsar...P.ho Ben 921.oc esldn, N rth Julia Davisc Historic
Pr..srvtiah Coordinater.Idaho Historical Society.810 North Julia DDi,
Register nomination procedures), 36 CFR 63 Some W 637061111me st Dtnt w Departmrat of Conservation.state office
(determination of eligibility procedures), and 36 atwiml.400 salt°spring st spr w Officfield.e
ll 127o61md lam Dir.IN Depart•
sem d Nueal Ronueas.606 State Office Building.iadianapolis.IN 412w'
CFR 67(certifications of significance and retia- Iowa .Iwa state Historical Delartmem.Division of Historic Ptanrv.•
purposes). tion.But 12th and Grand Avenue.Das Moieos,IA 609&9 Ks masa:Emeeauve
bilitation for Federal tax Director.Ksnaas State Hi.tancal Society,leo Wast 10th fit,Topeka.KS 4012
iapteb:Mato Historical Preservation OQiar and Director.KWAacb
Nwiwp c oadL Capitol Plea Town.Pnsw doom KY 40801 Losidm Mor
um Secretary.OSSee of ftw m Dewkpment.P.O.Rem"247.Batch Roup.
Additional Information LA 70104 Usdam Detector,Mains Historic Pramer..tiem Commission,All Capitol
St.Ragas.WE"M Maryland:store flow"Preservation,OQiorr.
IderyFor more information about the National BZzecatiwdes ,MMamewhHistoric True.11 sewC� AID 294 Waslimimpon St.
Register,contact the National Park Service, d�MA 02105 Weldiism-. Ma�H�Department
Axi -3
U.S.Department of the Interior,Washington, neo Cedar St.St.Paul,lav 86101 Mindswi pk Director.State of MieoocippL
D.C.20240,or any of the following National Archives Historic
Hisst Pte•P 8 State Jackass.US 2101
Department of Natural
Park Service Regional Offices: Rassuress.P.O.Ra:176.Jeut.an city.xo 68101 Moomm.:Director:
Mewuua Historical Society.226 North Roberts st.vete me Memrial Building.
Alaska Regional Office H.Mea MT 66101 Nebr..ks Dinar,The N.brnka stew Hwries seciey,
Park Service 1600 R sit Lincoln,HE 666011 Navdm stns Histone Preservation officer.Divi-
Nationalsm of HWAM Pr.ssrvntom and Arebsolop.Capttoi•Comple&Carson City.NV
2620 Gambell Street 88710 Now Hampshire Commiwiesr.Department of Resources sedDevelopment.P.O.Aw SK CAmoord,NH Eceramie
Anchorage,AK 99503 D"anmm of zavaueumen.l Pt.tenolk P o0 1 Now Jersey. �OOK
Boa T7<.mtee.NJ
am%sw>Iles' Sur Htrrie Preservation Ofilcer.Now Maaier Historic
Mid-Atlantic Regional Office Preservation Division,ofBn.r Cultural Affairs.vale Rivera.Roam 101.228 E.
National Park Service Pslase Awe.sassy r..NM 87803 New Torr Commissions.Parks and Ren.u-
tests143 South Third Street DireAwscy :isha�Ar��,Albany.n p'v' UM emmeent North
Philadelphia,PA 19106 dentlH�umerical Society
St.
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Southeast Regional Office Bummrek.ND 6111501 Northern Mariam.Islands:Historic Preservation officer.
wo Dnwtmam of Community and Cultural Affairs.Commeewasith of Northern
National Park Service Manama Ids As,Setpam.Manama Idea&96950 Oldw Director.The owe
Historical Society.interstate 71 at 17th Ave,Columbus,OH 43211 Oklahoma:
75 Spring Street, NW state Historic Preservation Officer.Oklahoma Historical Seeley,Historical
Buithift,Oklahoma Atlanta,'GA 30303 Tva SE.SalowCity.
R MID OK IPmmeylvassia Parks
PrPromemum Of.
Rocky Mountain Regional Office. (leer.Prm ylvants Historical and Museum Commieton,P.O.Bu IM,Her.
noburg,PA 17120 Cemmemwealth of Puerto Rim Office of Cultural Affairs,
National Park Service L Portalsse,sum Juan.PR 0ofaf;Rhode Leona:Director,Rhoda.island
P.O:Boz 2528? Department d Community Affair..150 Washmoon St.Providence,Pi 02103
saatb Car.lima Director.Sys Archives Department,1430 senate St,Colum.
Denver Federal Center bin,sC 21211 south Dakota:state Historic Prasrreclen Officer,Historical
Denver, CO 80225 Preservation Canter.University of South Dakota.Alamt Haan.vermillion,SD
37M Towns mew Znmuve Director,Temeona Historical Commission,4721
Western Regional Office Trousdale Dr.Nashville.TN MIS Trost Executive Director.Texas Stay
Historical Commtssrom,P.O.Bos 12276,CWtol Station,Austin.TX 76711
National Park Service Trent Territory of the Pacific Islandst Historic Preservation Ofikw,Li d
Posource450 Golden Gate Avenue Ma Wa di8�uth:`site Historic Preservation Olr:uw,Uttshnd,TM °a°
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aU.S. GOVERMSEW PRINT116 OFFICE: 1453-435-331
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON,Govo mor
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O.BOX 942896
SACRAMENTO 94296-0001
(916)653-6624
FAX:(916)653-9824
HOW TO SUPPORT OR OBJECT TO NATIONAL REGISTER LISTING
Under federal law, a privately owned property may not be listed in the National Register
over the objection of its owner or, in the case of a property with multiple owners, over the
objection of a majority of owners. A district may not be listed in the National Register
over the objection of a majority of owners of private property within the proposed
district. Each owner or partial owner of private property has one vote regardless of what
part of the property that person owns. Within a district, each owner has one vote
regardless of how many buildings he or she owns.
If a majority of private property owners should object, the property or district will not be
listed. However, in such cases, the State Historic Preservation Officer is required to
submit the nomination to the Keeper of the National Register for a determination of
eligibility for the National Register. If the property or district is determine eligible
for listing, although not formally listed, it will be given the same protection as a listed
property in the federal environmental review process. A property determined eligible for
listing is not eligible for federal tax benefits until the objections are withdrawn and the
property is actually listed.
The laws and regulations regarding this process are covered in the National Historic
Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 and in 36 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations),
Part 60.
Supporting a National Register nomination:
Private owners who seek National Register listing for their properties are not required to
submit statements of concurrence. However, letters of support, from owners or any
others, are welcomed and become a permanent part of the nomination file.
Objecting to a National Register nomination:
If you object to the listing of your property, you will need to submit a notarized statement
certifying that you are the sole or partial owner of the property, as appropriate, and that
you object to the listing. Owners who wish to object are encouraged to submit statements
of objection prior to the meeting of the State Historical Resources Commission at which
the nomination is being considered. However, statements of objection may be submitted
and will be counted up until the actual date of listing. Listing usually takes place 45 days
after the nomination is mailed to the Keeper of the National Register following the State
Historical Resources Commission meeting.
Send letters of support or objection to:
State Historic Preservation Officer
Office of Historic Preservation
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
D-7582H
6/92
National Register Fact Sheet
The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of buildings,
structures, objects, sites, and districts worthy of preservation. The National Register
was established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The purposes of
the Act are: to insure that properties significant in national, state, and local history are
considered in the planning of federal undertakings; and to encourage historic
preservation initiatives by state and local governments and the private sector.
The following benefits are associated with National Register listing:
1. Listed properties may use the State Historic Building Code, a more flexible
alternative to the Uniform Building Code. The use of this code may save owners
money when repairing or rehabilitating their properties.
2.. Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, a privately owned building that is listed in
the National Register or is a contributing building in a National Register historic district
may be eligible for a 20% federal income investment tax credit based on the costs of a
qualified rehabilitation of the building. These credits apply only to income-producing,
depreciable properties, including residential rental properties. The credits do not . .
apply to owner-occupied residential properties. Plans for the rehabilitation are
reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service, and
work on the building must most federal-rehabilitation standards.
3. The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980 provides federal tax deductions for
preservation easements that result in a decline of fair market value when conservation
restrictions are placed on the property by the owner.
4. All properties and districts listed in or eligible for listing in the National
Register are considered in the planning of federal undertakings such as highway
construction and Community Development Block Grant projects. "Federal
undertakings' also include activities sponsored by state or local governments or
private entities if they are licensed or partially funded by the federal government.
`Federal undertakings' do not include loans made by banks insured by the FDIC or-
federal farm subsidies.. National Register listing does not provide absolute protection
from federal actions that may affect the property. It means that if a federal undertaking
is in conflict with the preservation of a National Register property, the California Office
of Historic Preservation will negotiate with the responsible federal agency in an'effort
to eliminate, minimize, or otherwise take into account the undertaking's effect on'the
historic property. This review procedure applies to properties that are determined
eligible for the National Register in the day4o-day environmental review process as
well as those actually listed in the National Register.
5. In California, a local tax assessor may enter into contracts with property
owners for property tax reductions through the Mills Act.
6. Qualification for grants when funds are available.
7. Listed,properties are recognized for their,architectural or historic worth, an
intangible benefit that is nonetheless valuable. Listing in the Register is primarily an
honor, meaning that a property has been researched and evaluated according to
established procedures and determined to be worthy of preservation.
8. Properties listed in, or officially determined eligible for listing in the National
Register are automatically listed in the California Register of Historical Resources.
The following -may sometimes be regarded as restrictions on National Register listed
properties:
1. A project receiving federal assistance such as Community Development
Block Grant funds must be reviewed by the Office of Historic Preservation to determine
and hopefully avoid or lessen any potentially adverse effects on Natonal Register .
properties. Any work undertaken using federal funds must generailly use the Secretary
of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Projects. Please note, however, that if a
property is not listed, but is eligible for listing, the same requirements apply. In other
words, actual listing does not increase the owner's responsibility under the law.
2. If a project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
.then the National Register designation of a property (or the determination of its
eligibility) would indicate its significance and the need to take into account any effects
of the project on the property. Note —this is not necessarily a drawback, depending on
the point of view of the ownerfiocai agency. Note also that significance can also be
evidenced by other state or local designation, surveys, or-other professional
evaluation. i
3. A local agency may tie listing in the National Register to restrictions imposed
locally, such as design review. This does not come automatically With listing, however,
but must come about as a result of.separate local action. Check with your local
government. .
4. 11 a property is listed in the National Register, either individually or as a
contributor in a National Register district, the owner may not take the 10% federal
investment tax credit available for rehabilitation projects.on commercial buildings
constructed prior to 1936. By following the Secretary of the Interior's Standards,.
however, the owner may take the 20% incentive.
5. Proposals 10 demolish or significantly alter a National Register prqperty
damaged in an.earthquake or other natural disaster may be subject to review by the
Office of Historic Preservation. (See Section 5028 of the Public Resources Code.)
There are some common misconceptions about the implications of listing:
1. It is not true that the federal, state, or local govemmwd assumes any property
rights in the building-as a result of. listing. Owners are not required to open their
homes to the public. If a project is not subject to CEQA, to local preservation
ordinances, or to the other environmental regulations outlined above, owners are free
10 make changes to their property. It is possible that the property c*uld be so altered,
however, that it would be removed from the Register.
2. Unfortunately, itis also not tare that there areBarge sura;of money available
to assist owners and local agencies in rehabilitating National Register properties.
Funds are very limited, with the federal tax credits being the most generally available
financial assistance.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON,Govem"
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
P.O.BOX 942896
SACRAMENTO 94296-0001
(916)653-6624
FAX:(916)653-9824
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The Most Frequently Asked Questions About The
CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES
WHAT IS THE CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES 7
The California Register, enacted in 1992, is an authoritative guide to be used by state and
local agencies, private groups, and citizens to identify the state's historical resources. The
California Register program encourages public recognition of resources of architectural,
historical,archeological and cultural significance; identifies historical resources for state and
local planning purposes; and defines threshold eligibility for state historic preservation grant
funding.
HOW DOES A PROPERTY GET LISTED ON THE CALIFORNIA REGISTER?
By law, properties may be added in two ways. At this time, the California Register
consists of resources that are listed automatically by statutes through the California Register
enabling legislation[AB 28811. The California Register includes properties listed in,or formally
determined eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places and California Registered
Historical Landmarks from No. 770 onward. Landmarks from No. 1 through No. 769 and
California Points of Historical Interest will be evaluated and recommended to the State
Historical Resources Commission for inclusion in the California Register when criteria for
evaluating properties for listing are adopted.
Formal Guidelines and Procedures for the direct nomination of properties must be
adopted by the State Historical Resources Commission before other resources can be added.
Properties that must be directly nominated to the California Register by individuals or local
governments include: individual historical resources; historical resources contributing to a
historic district; resources identified in historical resources surveys with a significance rating
1 to 5; resources designated or listed by city or county ordinance.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE CALIFORNIA REGISTER TO CEQA7
The California Register is the definitive guide to properties which are to be afforded
protection under CEQA. A project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an historical resource is a project that may have an effect on the environment.
However, simply because a property is not currently listed on the California Register it does
not mean that it is not a historical resource,and is not subject to CEQA environmental review.
Two technical bulletins, CEQA and Historical Resources and CEQA and Archeo/Qg/ca/
Resources, provide assistance to local governments in evaluating historical resource and
project impacts. These publications may be purchased from the Governor's Office of Planning
and Research, Sacramento, California for $3.00 each.
HOW ARE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS INVOLVED?
Local public agencies may assist in the nomination of properties to the California
Register and may comment on nominations which originate from private groups or individuals
within their jurisdiction. The Guidelines and Procedures will include criteria for evaluating the
eligibility of potentially significant historical resources.
DOES THE CALIFORNIA REGISTER AFFECT PROPERTY RIGHTS?
Historical resources nominated to the California Register may not be listed without the
consent of the property owner. Property owners must be notified and provided the
opportunity to comment upon nominations. All designations sha►11 be recorded with the
County Recorder. Local ordinances may provide benefits to property owners of listed
properties, such as federal tax credits for certified historical resources rehabilitation projects,
Mills Act local property tax incentives, or use of the State Historical Building Code.
HOW DO 1 INTERPRET HISTORICAL RESOURCES SURVEY INFORMATION?
Historical resources inventories are the product of a survey process, which identifies
historical resources within a specific geographic area under defined parameters, such as
architectural style or historic context. Surveys which are over live years old should be
updated to include more recent information. Categories 1-5 refer to the National Register
Status (NRS) codes, a standard reference code used statewide to indicate eligibility for the
National Register of Historic Places potential historical significance. Code "1" indicates that
the property is listed on, or "2" that the property is determined eligible for the National
Register while codes "3"-"5" indicate that the property may be eligible for historical
designation under other programs. The law states clearly that the "preponderance of
evidence" should be used to determine whether a property is historic. Questions regarding
the planning and interpretation of historical resources surveys should be directed to Jan
Wooley, Coordinator of the Historical Resources Survey and Inventory Program, Office of
Historic Preservation.
HOW DO WE EVALUATE ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES?
Survey and evaluation are two separate processes for archeological resources.
Resources may have been recorded on a variety of forms or different formats. For the
purposes of the California Register all forms of documentation accepted by qualified
professional archaeologists as documentation of the presence of sin archeological resource
should be considered in determining potential historical significance. Archeological resources
should also be included in all new or updated surveys of local historical resources.
WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION ON LOCAL HISTORICAL RESOURCES?
The Regional Information Center is a branch of the California Historical Resources
Information System under contract with the Office of Historic Preservation to provide
information on historical resources. Each Center maintains a variety of survey and project
files on both historical and archeological resources, and may also provide research, training
and technical assistance on a fee for services basis. Information on archeological sites may
be restricted under state or federal law in order to protect the resource. A description of this
program and list of Information Centers is included in the Procedure/Guide for the Historical
Resources Information Centers.
WHEN WILL THE CRITERIA FOR THE CALIFORNIA REGISTER BE AVAILABLE?
Draft-Guidelines for the California Register,have been developed by the State Historical
Resources Commission. The Draft-Guidelines are available for informal public review and
comment at the next Commission meeting on May 4, 1995 in Monterey, and on August 11,
in Sacramento. Following this informal information gathering process, the Commission will
procede to formal hearings and adoption of regulations for the California Register.
For more information, contact the California Register Program, State Office of Historic
Preservation, P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento, Ca. 94296-0001. Phone (916) 653-9432 or
FAX (916) 653-9824.
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`rWHY SHOULD WE PRESERVE HISTORIC
ff we wish to have a future with greater meaning, we
must concern ourselves. . .with the total heritage of the
MY PFTY< nation and all that is worth preserving from our past as
Ia living part of the present:
Is MPORTANT With Heritage So Rich, 1966
TO AmEmCA'S HERITAGE There are a variety of programs to idepiify and assist in
preserving historic properties as Iiving Parts of communi-
ties,States,and the Nation. In 1992,the U.S.Congress
T reaffirmed the reasons for enacting these programs:
DWHAT OES THAT - +The spirit and direction of the Nation are founded upon
and reflected in its historic heritage.
MEAN?, •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 orienta-
tion to the American people.
ANSWERS TOQUESTItJNS • Historic properties significant to the Nation's heritage
are being lost or substantially altered,often inadvert-
ently, with increasing frequency.
HISTORIC PROPERTIES +The preservation of this irreplaceable heritage is in the
public interest so that its vital legacy of cultural,educa-
tional,aesthetic, inspirational, economic,and energy
benefits will be maintained and enriched for future
generations of Americans.
Established under the Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
as amended,the national historic preservation program
is a partnership between the Federal,State,and local
governments; private, non-profit organizations;and the
public. The Act and its provisions establish the frame-
work within which citizens plan,identify, evaluate,
register,and protect significant historic and archeological
_? properties throughout the Nation.
U.S.Department of the Interior
National ParkService
Cultural Resources' ,
Interagency Resources Division` ,
Natioiialr'Re ister,of Historic Plac
732 E.Sixth Street,Barnard Park Historic District, Fremont,
r _, Nebraska(Nebraska State Historical Society)
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„9 • Listing in the National Register honors the prop-
erty by recognizing its importance to its commu-
b niry, State,or the Nation.
• Private property owners can do anything they wish
with their property, provided that no Federal
license, permit, or funding is involved.
• Owners have no obligation to open their properties
to the public, to restore them,or even to maintain
them, if they choose not to do so.
• Federal agencies whose projects affect a listed
property must give the Advisory Council on
Fred C.Aiken House,Boca Raton, Florida(Florida Division of Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment
Historical Resources)
on the project and its effects on the property.
• Owners of listed properties may be able to obtain
How DOESFEDERAL • Federal historic preservation funding,when funds'
DESIGNATE PROPERTIES As HISTORIC? are available. In addition, Federal investment tax
credits for rehabilitation and other provisions may
Listing in the National Register of Historic Places apply.
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 assigns the
National Register of Historic Places a central role in Determinations of Eligibility for Listing in the
recognizing buildings, sites, districts, structures, and National Register of Historic Places
objects significant in American history, archeology, archi-
tecture, engineering,or culture, and identifying them as
worthy of preservation. Anyone can prepare a nomination The National Historic Preservation Act also gives the
to the National Register,working with the State Historic Keeper of the National Register authority to determine
Preservation Officer(SHPO) in their State. State and that historic properties are eligible for listing in the
Federal Historic Preservation Officers (FPOs)also survey National Register,without formally listing them. This
and evaluate properties in their jurisdictions,determine occurs when: .
which of these properties are eligible for listing,and • Federal agencies request a determination of eligibility to
prepare nominations to the Register. Nominations assist in their planning.
submitted through the States must first be approved by a
Review Board appointed by the Governor before being Frequently, consensus is achieved between the
reviewed by the Nacional Register staff. If the profes- Federal agency, a State,and the Advisory Council that
sional staff at the National Register concludes that the the property is considered eligible for listing in the
property meets the criteria for evaluation, it is recom- National Register. When consensus cannot be
mended for.listing to the Keeper of the National Register. achieved between the parties, the Keeper will deter-
mine whether or not the property is eligible. The
agency then seeks the Advisory Council's comments
- on a project that may affect the property.
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Thomas Johnson Polygonal Barn,Lime Creek Township, Iowa(Lowell J.Soike) }
•The Secretary of the Interior makes a unilateral determi-
nation of eligibility, after an investigation and onsite
inspection,when this action will assist in the preserva-
tion of a historic property. The Secretary may make this
determination in unusual circumstances.
• The private property owner,or for properties with more
than one owner,a majority of private property owners,
objects to listing in the National Register.
•National Park Service regional offices certify that State
or local districts meet the National Register criteria for
purposes of Federal investment tax credits for rehabili-
tation.
When properties are determined eligible for listing in
the National Register:
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•As is the case with formal listing, determinations of4
eligibility do not restrict the rights of private
property owners to do anything they wish with
their property, provided no Federal license, -
permit,or funding is involved.
• If there is Federal involvement, Federal agencies
must allow the Advisory Council an opportunity to
comment on the project and its effects on eligible
properties. . -
• Federal investment tax credits for rehabilitation
and other provisions may be available for certified
State or local districts, but not for other properties Henry C.Bowen House(Roseland Cottage), Woodstock,
unless they are formally listed in the National Connecticut(David Bohl)
Register.
Designation as a National Historic Landmark
jX To recognize the national significance of properties that
possess exceptional values or qualities in illustrating or .
interpreting the heritage of the United States, the Secre-
t'
tary of the Interior designates some historic places as
National Historic Landmarks. National Park Service
historians and archeologists study and evaluate these
properties within the context of major themes of American
history. Properties judged to be nationally significant are
7}� i nominated by the National Park Service and forwarded to
the National Park System Advisory Board,which may
? recommend to the Secretary of the Interior that the
property be designated a National Historic Landmark.
-...�. .-- When designated,National Historic Landmarks are listed
in the National Register.
North High Street Business District,Holyoke,Massachusetts
(NP.Small)
• Landmark designation recognizes that properties WHAT HAPPENS •
are important to the entire nation. 1 IS PLANNING A PIAOJEcT
• National Historic Landmarks are afforded the ' • ' '
benefits of all listings in the National Register.
• Owners of landmarks are free to manage their There are no Federal designations that place Federal
property as they choose, provided no Federal restrictions on private property owners.
license, permit, or funding is involved. Federal agencies, however, must consider the effects of
•As with other National Register listings, Federal their activities(construction, licensing,or permits)on
agencies whose projects affect a landmark must historic properties. Section 106 of the National Historic
give the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Preservation Act of 1966 directs Federal agencies to take
an opportunity to comment on the project and its into account the effects of projects on historic or archeo-
effects on the property. logical properties that are listed in or eligible for listing in
the National Register of Historic Places. Agencies must
• Owners of landmarks may be able to obtain consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer and
Federal historic preservation funding, when funds the Advisory Council on'Historic Preservation, an inde-
are available. Federal investment tax credits for pendent Federal agency that advises the President and the
rehabilitation and other provisions may apply. Congress on matters pertaining to preservation of historic
• A bronze plaque bearing the name of the landmark architectural, archeological, and cultural properties. The
and attesting to its national significance is pre- Advisory Council comments on how the project affects
sented to the owner if requested. significant properties. In most cases, agreement on how a
project will be carried out with the feast harm to important
properties is written into a Memorandum of Agreement.
which is signed by the agency, the SHPO, and the Advi-
• IF I DON'Tsory Council.
FEDERAL1 •
By law, a property cannot be formally listed in the
National Register of Historic Places or designated as a A
National Historic Landmark if the private owner of the
property, or a majority of private owners, has filed a
notarized objection prior to its listing or designation.
In addition, if you believe that any State and Federal
decision regarding historic properties
• was made in error,
• did not follow appropriate procedures,or "' �
• should be reevaluated in light of significant new infor-
mation regarding the property's historic significance, " a=.
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you may appeal the decision by contacting the appropriate
State or Federal Historic Preservation Officer.
Appeals of National Historic Landmark decisions should
be made to the Director of the National Park Service.
Antietam Furnace Complex,Sharpsburg,Maryland
(Susan Minter)
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WHAT CAN I • To 14ELP PROTECT
HISTORIC PROPERTY?
- I. Use These Tools When Available in,Your
o'f
Community:
i � � ' x • land use planning mechanisms
• zoning
^� a • local preservation ordinances
• historic district commissions
• easements donated in perpetuity
Hass-Lilienthal House,San Francisco County, California. • protective covenants
(Aforlep Baer)
• financial assistance
MY STATE • • COMMUNITY II. Use These Tools When Available_-at'the State
PROPERTY • • DOES THATLevel:
• State laws that help.preserve historic properties or
Many States and localities have laws to encourage the environmental quality
preservation of their historic places. Some have enacted • financial assistance such as grants or.loans
their own identification procedures, but many use listing
in the National Register as an indicator of historic signifi- • tax abatements or deductions <'
tante.
III. Use Applicable Federal Tools
State and local historic preservation programs often
provide some protection against the possible harmful • Advisory Council on Historic Preservation review of and
effects of State funded, licensed, or assisted projects. comment on Federalprojects
Some provide limited financial assistance to owners in the • tax incentives for the certified rehabilitation df form of of grants, loans, or tax benefits. They may establish . producing properties listed in the National Register
other protections for preservation purposes. Programs
differ from State to State, and within States; your State • tax incentives for:charitable contributions forconserva-
Historic Preservation Officer or local planning department cion purposes:,--_._.-1.:
can give you more information. • Historic Preservation Fund matching grants provided
„ through your State Historic Preservation Officer.
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C.S.P.S. Lodge, Brpan, Texas(Daniel Hardy) TIMBERWIND schooner,Rockport,Maine(William Alexander)
WHERE CAN I GET OR OR AUTHORITIES
National Register of Historic Places The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines
Interagency Resources Division(413) fcr Archeology and Historic Preservation; Regulations of
National Park Service the National Register of Historic Places(36 CFR 60)
P.O. Box 37127 under authority of the National Historic Preservation Act
Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 of 1966,as amended; Regulations regarding Federal
(202)343-9536 agency Determinations of Eligibility(36 CFR 63) under
This office maintains the National Register and can authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
provide information on the National Register program, as amended, and Executive Order 11593; Regulations for
including computerized lists of properties, copies of historic preservation certifications pursuant to section
National Register documentation,and information on 48(g)and section 170(h•)of the Internal Revenue Code of
preparing nominations.The..office can also provide names, 1986(36 CFR 67); Regulations of the Advisory Council on
addresses, and telephone numbers of Federal Historic Historic Preservation(36 CFR Part 800)under the author-
Preservation Officers. State Historic Preservation Officers ity of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
are listed in this brochure. of 1966, as amended, 16 U.S.C.470 et seq. and Executive .
Order 11593; Regulations of the National Historic Land-
"The National Historic Landmarks Program marks program (36 CFJR 65) under the authority of the
History
Historic Sites Act of 1935.
Division (418)
National Park Service Copies of these documents are available from the National
PO..Box 37127 Register of Historic Places..
W%shington, D.C. 20013-7127
T(202)343-8174
The History,Division administers the National Historic .,
Landmarks(NHL)program, maintains the NHL records,
and cavi provide information on the program.
rj This brochure_was devi.lo ed b Beth L. Savage.and
The Advisory Council on.Historic Preservation P y g
he Old post-Office'Building Marilyn Harper of the.National Register.of Historic Places,
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,N.W. Interagency;Resources Division, National Park Service.
Suite°809 Assistance was provided by Rama Ramakrishna.
Washington,D.C:20004 .LawrenceE.Aten,G. Bernard Callan, Lars Hansiin,
_(202)b06-8503 Antoinette J. Lee, Ben Levy,Carol D.Shull, and.David W.
,Lowe offered valuable comments. -- -
T he Counc�hean provide further information on Section
106 review _ = ,.
Cover photo:Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May Historic District, Cape
May,Nem,Jersey(Jack Boucher,HAGS)