Preserving Historic California Architecture

Preservation Links

Cooperation is key to successful preservation projects. The California Preservation Foundation is proud to partner with these state and national organizations.

Preservation in California

• California Office of Historic Preservation
  Responsible for the administration of federally and state mandated historic preservation programs to further the identification, evaluation, registration and protection of California's irreplaceable archaeological and historical resources.
• California Main Street Program
  Helps revitalize historic downtowns using the cooperative Main Street Approach.
• California Historical Building Safety Board
  Established within the Office of the State Architect, the Board adopts rules and regulations pursuant to the State Historical Building Code and acts as a review body to state and local agencies with respect to interpretations, administration and enforcement.
  
• Los Angeles Conservancy
  Offers information on historic preservation in the Los Angeles area.
  
• San Francisco Architectural Heritage
  Promotes the preservation of architecturally significant buildings in San Francisco.
  
• Preservation Action Council of San Jose
  Promotes programs for historic preservation and compatible architectural design.
  
• Modern Committee of the Los Angeles Conservancy
  Dedicated to the preservation of modern architecture in Los Angeles.
  

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National Organizations:

• National Trust for Historic Preservation
  Provides preservation leadership, education and advocacy throughout the United States.
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
  Offers information on national historic preservation laws and programs.
• Preservation Action
  Lobbies nationally for historic preservation using a grassroots approach.
• Society for Commercial Archeology
  Promotes appreciation of structures, signage and other artifacts from the commercial landscape.
  
• National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
  Provides technical support and information for preservation design review commissions.
  
• Scenic America
  Fights against visual clutter in both cities and open spaces.

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Government Resources:

• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
  An independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
• National Park Service Cultural Programs
  Provides links to a wide range of historic preservation subjects, including searching the National Register of Historic Places, applying for historic preservation tax credits, and resources for teachers.
• National Park Service Heritage Documentation Programs
  Offers guidance on how to document historic buildings and landscapes, including the Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Landscapes Survey, and Historic American Engineering Record.
• National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
  Provides information on training, technology and materials preservation for historic preservation professionals.
• National Conference of State Legislatures Database
  Offers a database of all state legislation that specifically references historic and archaeological resources.

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Transportation and Sprawl Links:

• National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
  Explains how to use Transportation Enhancement funds to improve cities and protect natural and cultural resources.
  
• Surface Transportation Policy Project
  Dedicated to improving transportation design and policy.
  
• Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse
  Offers information on a variety of sprawl-related topics.

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