National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.
News & Events
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Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15
The National Register of Historic Places lists many properties significant for Hispanic Heritage. We take the opportunity of Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight just some of the properties that exemplify the contributions of Hispanic culture and achievement. This month we highlight Nuestra Seňora Reina de La Paz (commonly known as La Paz) the site is associated with Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), and the Montoya Ranch in Colorado. Read more . . .
![[Graphic] Hispanic Brochure](graphics/spanish_brochure_square.jpg "[Graphic] Hispanic Brochure")
Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos: National Register of Historic Places "Poster" Brochure Poster in Spanish
La lista oficial de los lugares históricos de la nación, dignos de conservar, se consigna en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos (National Register of Historic Places). El Registro Nacional fue creado por la Ley Nacional para la Conservación Histórica de 1966 (National Historic Preservation Act) y forma parte de un programa nacional de coordinación y apoyo a esfuerzos tanto públicos como privados, en la identificación, evaluación y protección de los recursos históricos y arqueológicos del pais. Mas . ..
![[Graphic] Hispanic Brochure](graphics/NR_Form_2012.jpg "[Graphic] Hispanic Brochure")
New National Register Forms
Our new forms have been approved by OMB. These forms were introduced in April, and have now been accepted.
Summary of Changes:
• accept lat/long coordinates
• easier formatting
• allows an alternative to the USGS map.
For a complete rundown of the changes, see our webinar recording from April
Draft GIS Map Guidance (word document)
![[Photo] Weekly Highlight Property](feature/weekly_features/2012/OR_MultnomahCounty_PT658_0001.jpg)
Weekly Highlight:
PT-658 (motor torpedo boat),
Multnomah County, Oregon
Built during World War II in 1945 at Higgins Industries Boatworks in New Orleans, PT-658 is a fully-restored and operational example of a rare 625 Class Higgins Patrol Torpedo Boat (PT Boat). Although they were small and crewed by only 16 sailors, the PT boat was an indispensible part of combat actions used against the Axis powers throughout the Pacific and European theaters of war. Read more . . .
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July 19th GIS webinar recording: Using GIS for Latitude & Longitude Coordinates for NR
This webinar covered the use of on-line mapping programs to determine latitude and longitude coordinates in lieu of UTM references for National Register nominations. The webinar will provide step-by-step guidance on the use of Google Earth, BING Maps, ArcGIS Explorer, and a true ArcGIS application.
Draft GIS Map Guidance (word document)
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National Register of Historic Places 2012 Webinar Schedule:
The National Register will be presenting webinars on various topics, including GIS, landscapes, context, regulations, and more throughout 2012, check here for registration links.
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Flickr: See great photographs from our collection, or browse through thousands of fantastic images of historic places taken by a nation of people who love historic properties. Find out more about Flickr.
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National Register 2012 County Challenge (photo challenge on Flickr)
Did you know that almost every county in the United States has at least one place listed in the National Register?
![[Graphic] National Register County Challenge](graphics/nps_arrowhead.jpg "[Graphic] National Register County Challenge")
Traditional Cultural Properties request for comments
The National Register of Historic Places is hosting an e-mail forum to discuss the issues faced with listing TCPs on the National Register.
Travel Itineraries
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting the NEW
American Latino Heritage Travel Itinerary
Latino peoples have contributed to and shaped the heritage of the United States in many ways for over 500 years. Explore their stories and their legacies in a new National Park Service travel itinerary on American Latino Heritage.
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Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans
To welcome the new school year, Teaching with Historic Places is featuring lesson plans relating to the history of education and places associated with that history.
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National Register of Historic Places:
87,265 total listings
1,647,727 total contributing resources
1,072 properties listed in Fiscal Year 2011
