Many of you have wondered how a site can be moved once it is designated as a historic place. Here is what that designation means (and what it doesnt, unfortunately): ~ The National Register is the official Federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. National Register properties have significance to the history of their community, state, or the nation. Nominations for listing historic properties come from State Historic Preservation Officers, from Federal Preservation Officers for properties owned or controlled by the United States Government, and from Tribal Historic Preservation Officers for properties on Tribal lands. Private individuals and organizations, local governments, and American Indian tribes often initiate this process and prepare the necessary documentation. A professional review board in each state considers each property proposed for listing and makes a recommendation on its eligibility. (the unfortunate part): Most historic designations are entirely honorary and provide no protections against movement or alteration. National Register provides minimal protection only in cases where the federal government is involved in the project. Even then, its only a requirement to study harm and alternatives and not an obligation to avoid harm. Its entirely irrelevant who owns the Historic Place, except that it remains within whatever owners private property rights to do whatever they want. (National Park Service - US Department of the Interior and Tim Askin)
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:33:55 +0000
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