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Historic preservation documents include inventories, surveys, and preservation plans for historic areas, districts, sites, landscapes, and buildings. Titles vary widely, and may include cultural resources inventories and archeological investigations.
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Item Open Access La Grande : Standards and guidelines manual for historic rehabilitation and preservation (2009)(La Grande (Or.), 2009-06-23) La Grande (Or.)The Standards and Guidelines Manual for Historic Rehabilitation and Preservation for La Grande, Oregon will provide rehabilitation parameters to owners of buildings in the National Register Commercial Historic District as well as establishing criteria for new construction within the District. Property owners can also use these standards to assist in developing viable applications to the City Landmarks Commission for major alterations and new construction within the District. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Civic planning, development, & public works, 1851-1965(City of Portland (Or.), 2009-03) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning and Sustainability; Portland (Or.)This document provides a framework for understanding the history of urban planning and public works in the City of Portland between 1851 and 1965 and for evaluating the significance of City-owned historic resources. The historic context spans a time period of more than a century beginning in 1851, the year Portland was incorporated. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Centennial Mills framework plan (2008)(Portland Development Commission, 2008-12-13) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland Development Commission; SERA Architects; Mayer/Reed; KPFF Consulting EngineersThe purpose of this plan is to clarify the public’s interests and aspirations for the Centennial Mills site. This plan does not posit particular redevelopment schemes for the property. Rather, it outlines the various opportunities the site contains, as well as describes some of the challenges that will need to be overcome as it is redeveloped. It also sets five Redevelopment Principles that development teams will need to adhere to, as well as objectives that they will need to meet, in remaking the site. Throughout this document are collections of images and descriptive text that illustrate some of the more exciting and innovative ways in which the public's aspirations might be met. [From the Plan]Item Open Access Ashland : Preservation plan 2009-2018 (2008)(City of Ashland (Or.), 2008) Ashland (Or.); Fitzgerald, KimberliBased upon input from... surveys and questionnaires, needs were identified in five different program areas. Recommendations for code changes and alternative projects to address these needs were presented to the Historic Commission for their input. After careful consideration and discussion, the Historic Commission identified their priorities for projects to accomplish in the next ten years within each program area, and an implementation plan was prepared. [From the Plan]Item Open Access Ashland : Preservation plan (2008)(City of Ashland (Or.), 2008) Ashland (Or.); Fitzgerald, KimberliBased upon the preferences of the Historic Commission as well as input from staff and the community, a ten year implementation plan has been developed. The timeline for implementation of each individual project has been determined by the priority it was given by the Historic Commission as well as the ability of staff to complete the projects. [From the Plan]Item Open Access Portland : East Portland historical overview and historic preservation study(City of Portland (Or.), 2007-12-20) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of PlanningThe purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the history of East Portland and a preliminary analysis of issues and trends that can inform historic preservation efforts in the area. The intent is to outline the historical contexts in which the area grew and evolved and to provide guidance for future documentation, inventory and other preservation planning and protection activities, as well as comprehensive land use planning. [From the document]Item Open Access Cottage Grove : Downtown historic district design guidelines(City of Cottage Grove (Or.), 2007-11-19) Cottage Grove (Or.); Cottage Grove (Or.). Community Development Dept.The City of Cottage Grove Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines give property and businesses owners in the historic district suggestions and guidance for restoring, rehabilitating, and maintaining their historic properties. It is the intent of these guidelines to enrich the understanding of our historic buildings, encourage respectful rehabilitation, and aid in the understanding of the resources’ role in the history and development of the City of Cottage Grove, thereby encouraging continuity. [From the Document]Item Open Access Creswell : Historic buildings survey(City of Creswell (Or.), 2007-07-02) Creswell (Or.); Historic Preservation Northwest; Lane Council of Governments (Or.)This report is a summary document of a survey of the historic resources located within the core of Creswell, Oregon. These properties are identified in Appendix A: Surveyed Resources by Address. The survey was conducted to understand what historic resources are in Creswell. The survey includes an evaluation of the current potential eligibility of each resource for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The information collected in the survey will enable an assessment of the potential for listing resources on the National Register, either individually or as a historic district. [From the Document]Item Open Access Portland : Financial incentives for historic preservation(City of Portland (Or.), 2007-01) Portland (Or.); Portland Historical Landmarks Commission (Portland, Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of PlanningThis document summarizes a number of financial programs -- primarily grants, loans and tax benefits -- that support historic preservation, renovation and rehabilitation projects and programs in Portland. These programs are offered by various governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations at the national, state and local levels and cover a variety of activities, such as preservation planning, surveys and documentation, public education and "bricks and mortar" restoration and rehabilitation work. Some are only available to non-profit organizations and governmental agencies, while others may be taken advantage of by private citizens, property owners and for-profit businesses. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Summary of Portland historic preservation zoning incentives(City of Portland (Or.), 2006-09) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)Portland's Zoning Code includes special provisions that encourage new historic listings and increase the potential for historic structures to be renovated and rehabilitated by increasing land use flexibility and redevelopment options. The incentives are not applicable in every situation and some apply only to certain types of resources. Many require a land use review and a covenant with the City. The summaries below include references to specific Zoning Code sections which include more detail. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Historic special assessment(City of Portland (Or.), 2006-07) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)The Oregon Legislature recently amended the Historic Special Assessment Program to allow owners of historic residential property to apply for a second 15-year period of special assessment if the local jurisdiction adopts an ordinance authorizing such applications. Commercial properties are already allowed to apply for a second period, with no local authorization required. This document outlines key policy considerations, benefits and impacts involved in considering such an action by the City of Portland. The appendix provides additional information and data on the Special Assessment program. [From the document]Item Open Access West Linn : Historic context statement(City of West Linn (Or.), 2006-06) West Linn (Or.); Fitzgerald, Kimberli; McFeeters-Krone, AmyThe Building History Inc. team performed a reconnaissance survey update for the Willamette survey area and the Holly-Grove survey area using the newly developed draft reconnaissance level survey methods developed by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. This included a review of existing survey data which had been collected by the Winterbrook Team(2002-2003), field work including the recording basic architectural information for 111 properties in two survey areas, a preliminary eligibility assessment and a photograph of each property in the survey area, and the preparation of data for entry into the SHPO database.... West Linn’s current Comprehensive Plan, local Ordinance and IGA with Clackamas County Historic Review Board (CCHRB) is consistent with the purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act, as well as applicable state legislation and other local ordinances affecting historic properties in Oregon. The City of West Linn satisfies the criteria for becoming a Certified Local Government. [From the Document]Item Open Access Portland : Centennial Mills framework plan : Existing conditions (2006)(Portland Development Commission, 2006-04) Portland (Or.); Portland Development Commission; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Environmental Services; Portland Parks and Recreation; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Transportation; KPFF Consulting Engineers; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Development Services; SERA ArchitectsThe Portland Development Commission (PDC) and the Bureau of Planning are working with stakeholders to create a framework plan for the Centennial Mills site, which will summarize public’s goals for the site. The framework plan will serve as the foundation for a potential future request for design and development proposals for the site.... This report is a compilation of assessments of Centennial Mills prepared as part of developing the Centennial Mills Framework Plan. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Centennial Mill historic preservation assessment(2006-03-23) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)This document summarizes and evaluates the historical and architectural characteristics and significance of the Centennial Mill property, currently owned by the Portland Development Commission. It is intended to inform the Centennial Mill Framework Plan by providing a basis for understanding the site and its individual structures from a historic preservation perspective. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Summary of Portland historic resources zoning regulations(City of Portland (Or.), 2005-09-23) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)This document summarizes important historic resources-related provisions of Portland's Zoning Code (Title 33: Planning and Zoning). Relevant sections are scattered throughout the Code, but are found primarily in Chapter 445--Historic Resource Protection Overlay Zone and Chapter 846--Historic Reviews. Also included is a brief discussion of certain Building Code (Title 24: Building Regulations) provisions especially relevant to historic resources. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Midtown Blocks historic assessment(City of Portland (Or.), 2004-09) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland Development Commission; Nelson, Donald R.The study area for the Midtown Blocks Historic Assessment includes twenty-six blocks defined by the half-block Park Blocks between SW Salmon to the south and W Burnside to the north, as well as those blocks immediately adjacent west and east, from SW 10th to SW Broadway, respectively. The historic research for the project covers each property in this study area. Donald R. Nelson, research consultant, was hired by the City to provide historic information on the 74 individual properties. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Historic context, Hawthorne Boulevard from SE 20th to SE 55th Avenues(City of Portland (Or.), 2003-02) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)This document, Historic Context, Hawthorne Boulevard from SE 20th to SE 55th Avenues, supports materials prepared to evaluate historic resources in an area that may be affected by the Hawthorne transportation project. The Bureau of Planning (BOP) prepared the document under an interagency agreement with the Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT), which has undertaken the project in the Hawthorne Boulevard area of southeast Portland. This Historic Context is one of the documentation materials submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in fulfillment of federal Section 106 requirements for the PDOT project. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : King’s Hill historic district guidelines(City of Portland (Or.), 2001-11-15) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of PlanningThe guidelines for the King’s Hill Historic District are intended to guide exterior alterations of existing buildings (including additions) and new construction. The guidelines are designed to maintain and preserve those qualities that make the King’s Hill Historic District a unique historic neighborhood. They promote the continued integrity and identity of the district in three broad areas, which are addressed under the following guideline headings: area character; pedestrian emphasis; project design. [From the document]Item Open Access Portland : Historic alphabet district : community design guidelines addendum(City of Portland (Or.), 2000-09-05) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland Historical Landmarks Commission (Portland, Or.)This document contains the Historic Alphabet District’s boundary map, historic context statement, and adopted interim design guidelines. The applicability chart for design review and the adopting ordinance are also included in this document. Together these parts make up the Historic Alphabet District Addendum to the Community Design Guidelines (CDG). [From the document]Item Metadata only Ashland : Historic cemeteries preservation plan(City of Ashland (Or.), 2000-05) Ashland (Or.); Atwood, Kay; Ashland (Or.). Public Works Dept.The City of Ashland Public Works Department has developed this preservation plan to establish guidelines for use and maintenance of Hargadine, Ashland, and Mountain View Cemeteries. The plan is intended for use by the cemetery staff, other city employees, interested organizations, and the families of those who are buried in the cemeteries. The recommendations are made to assure that management decisions are compatible with the cemeteries' historic character. [From the Plan]