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Exceptional Places, Past and PresentExceptional Places, Past and Present
National National Historic LandmarksHistoric Landmarks
National National Historic LandmarksHistoric Landmarks
U.S. Department of the Interior—National Park Service
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What areNational Historic Landmarks?
What areNational Historic Landmarks?
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3Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Carousel #6, CO
NHLs can beNHLs can be
Buildings Districts Sites Structures Objects
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BuildingsBuildings
Yuma Territorial Prison, AZ Vizcaya, FL
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DistrictsDistricts
Canterbury Shaker Village, NH
Districts are more than the sum of their parts.
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SitesSites
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Sometimes sites have no buildings at all.
Rock cairn along the Lolo Trail, ID
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StructuresStructures
Boston Harbor Island Light Station, MA Eads Bridge, MO
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8Empire State Building, NY Sloss Furnace, AL
Some National Historic Landmarks are well known, others are not.
Some National Historic Landmarks are well known, others are not.
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How many are there?How many are there?
Over 2,500 properties have qualified
20–25 new landmarks are named each year
Temple Square, UT
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Designation of National Historic Landmarks
began in 1960
Designation of National Historic Landmarks
began in 1960
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What are the criteria forNational Historic Landmark
designation?
What are the criteria forNational Historic Landmark
designation?
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12Oregon Trail, South Pass, WY
Association with events...Association with events...
Locations where nationally significant historical events occurred
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Events may represent any time period.
Brandywine Battlefield, a Revolutionary War site, PA
14Jazz musician John Coltrane’s house, PA
Association with people...Association with people...
Places where prominent Americans lived or worked
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15Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, VA Henry Thoreau’s Walden Pond, MA
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16Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Selma, AL
Association with ideals...Association with ideals...
Places that represent ideals that shaped the nation
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Outstanding architecture or designOutstanding architecture or design
Outstanding examples of design or construction Unusual construction Superb craftsmanship Design innovation
Alden Dow home and architectural studio , MI
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18Hotel Del Coronado, CA Charleston’s Market Hall, SC
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Characterizing a way of life...Characterizing a way of life...
Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, KY
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20Abo Mission, NM
Ability to yield information...Ability to yield information...
Mostly archeological sites
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21Wailua Complex of Heiaus, HI Kijik Archeological District, AK
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How does a property becomea National Historic Landmark?How does a property becomea National Historic Landmark?
For designation information, visit the NHL web site
Bear Butte, SD
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Who owns National Historic Landmarks?
Who owns National Historic Landmarks?
More than half are owned privately
Others are owned by institutions or government
Many are supported by “friends” groups
Laurel Hill Cemetery, PA
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How do owners benefit from designation?
How do owners benefit from designation?
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Owners receive...Owners receive...
Honorary recognition
Funding information Technical assistance
Wynnewood, TN
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Honorary recognitionHonorary recognition
A bronze plaque is available upon request
Columbus Landing Site, USVI
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Financial assistanceFinancial assistance
NHLs get funding priority in some cases Kennecott Mines
received a federal “Save America’s Treasures” grant
Kennecott Mines, AK
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Networking opportunitiesNetworking opportunities
National Park Service newsletter
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A Steward’s Association offers...A Steward’s Association offers...
Networking with NHL peers, outreach, advocacy, education
NHL Stewards visit West Point, NY, in 1998
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Information and public educationInformation and public education
Comprehensive web site
Technical assistance Report to Congress
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What threatens National Historic Landmarks
today?
What threatens National Historic Landmarks
today?
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Threats include...Threats include...
Deterioration Incompatible new construction Damaging uses Erosion Vandalism and looting Demolition
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33New Almaden General Store, CA
Deterioration tops the list
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Web Site: www.cr.nps.gov/nhlWeb Site: www.cr.nps.gov/nhl
Funding sources Landmarks database Virtual visits Training information Online publications
Old State Capitol, IA
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National Park Service support offices and parks offer
National Park Service support offices and parks offer
Localized assistance Technical support Conferences and workshops Survey and nomination help
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The public also benefitsThe public also benefits
Some NHLs are open to the public
Tourism boosts local economies
The public better understands our American heritage
Mission Concepcion, TX
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For more information contact the National Park Service
For more information contact the National Park Service
This program has been made possible, in part, with special funding by the
National Park Servicethrough its Cultural Resources Training Initiative.
This program has been made possible, in part, with special funding by the
National Park Servicethrough its Cultural Resources Training Initiative.
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Exceptional Places, Past and PresentExceptional Places, Past and Present
National National Historic LandmarksHistoric Landmarks
National National Historic LandmarksHistoric Landmarks
U.S. Department of the Interior—National Park Service