PROGRAMS
DOWNTOWN PROGRAM
What is a Designated Downtown?
As a part of the 1998 Downtown Development Act, communities
can seek formal designation from the Downtown Development
Board. Designation makes a town eligible for a number of benefits,
including tax credits, loans, and grants. To qualify, towns
must develop a comprehensive revitalization strategy for the
downtown district and demonstrate broad-based community support.
The strategy must involve a long-term commitment to enhancing
economic opportunities, preserving historic buildings, and
improving public spaces and infrastructure in the commercial
district. Interested communities should contact the Vermont
Downtown Program. (more info on Downtown
Program)
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
What is Certified Local Government?
Certified
Local Governments (CLGs) are those municipalities that
have enacted a local preservation ordinance that meets certain
standards. The CLGs are eligible for an earmarked pool of
federal grants and can attend workshops and meetings held
to encourage networking among local governments. Professional
staff is available to assist with the creation of new CLGs
and to provide information to other commissions and design
review boards.
HISTORIC REGISTERS
Is my building listed on an historic register?
To find out if your building is on the National or Vermont
State Registers of Historic Places you can contact Nancy
Boone (802) 828-3045 or Debbie
Sayers (802) 828-3213. If you are looking for more detailed
information, all Vermont listings are on file at the Division's
Resource Room, which is open to the public. For reasons of
security and record keeping, all researchers are required
to sign a registration form that describes regulations for
use of research materials. Materials from the collection may
not be checked out, but if the condition of the material permits,
patrons may make photocopies for a charge. Patrons may also
order reproductions of photographs from the collection. The
resource room is open to the public Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Debbie
Sayers.
How do I get a National Register Marker for my house?
Property owners who take pride in their historic buildings
often place plaques in their honor. Owners may order plaques
by contacting one of many companies that produce them, including
The Southwell Co. (210 223-1831), Erie
Landmark Co., Smith-Cornell Impressions, and Healy Brothers
Foundry (800 626-3229). (more info on Historic
Registers)
FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
How can I get technical assistance?
Our staff supports grant recipients through technical assistance
and advice. We also provide technical assistance to others
upon request. For information contact Devin Colman (802-3043)
Is there any money available to help preserve historic
buildings?
Limited
matching grants are occasionally available for the preservation
of properties listed or eligible for listing in the National
Register. Contact the Division (e-mail Devin
Colman ) to see if grants what grant become available
that year. We can also provide information about the federal
and state
rehabilitation investment tax credits and direct you to other
possible funding sources (link to other sources) , as well
as providing technical preservation or maintenance information
(e-mail
Devin Colman).
(more info on Financial
Assistance)
FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS
Is there a list of online forms and publications?
The Division for Historic Preservation maintains a limited
list of frequently used forms and publication for download.
Click here
for a list of documents available online. If the document
you need is not available online, contact Debbie
Sayers for ordering information.
How can I order a form or publication?
Contact Debbie
Sayers for ordering information.
RESEARCH
Where can I learn more about the history of my building?
The Division for Historic Preservation maintains files on
hundreds of historic buildings throughout the state. The Division
has a resource room and staff members are available to assist
researchers. Staff can respond to telephone and mail requests
for information if they are limited to simple questions of
fact. For more extensive research, please visit the resource
room in person. For reasons of security and record keeping,
all researchers are required to sign a registration form that
describes regulations for use of research materials. Materials
from the collection may not be checked out, but if the condition
of the material permits, patrons may make photocopies for
a charge. Patrons may also order reproductions of photographs
from the collection. The resource room is open to the public
Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information
contact Debbie
Sayers.
Special Collections of the Bailey-Howe Library at the University
of Vermont contains thousands of items relating to Vermont
history, including books and pamphlets, town histories and
records, manuscripts, photographs, and maps.
Vermont
Historical Society and Library. The Society publishes
a journal, Vermont History, a magazine Vermont History News,
and operates the Vermont Museum in the Pavilion building in
Montpelier. The Library contains numerous books, photographs,
maps and other materials on Vermont History.
Town Clerks, local historic preservation commissions and
historical societies may also have information about buildings
in the community.
What is the state Historic Preservation Plan?
The Division for Historic Preservation is responsible for
developing and implementing a statewide strategic plan that
addresses key critical issues in preservation. The plan is
used to predict trends affecting and impacting historic and
archeological properties and to guide resource management
decisions and operations for the Division and other preservation
stakeholders. The Division involves many organizations, agencies,
and individuals in the statewide preservation planning process.
The plan is regularly updated and revised to adequately address
the preservation needs of the state. A profile of the Vermont
Historic Preservation Plan is available from the National
Park Service.
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