Preservation Note 39

Historic Preservation/Cultural Resource Web Sites

General Requirements

January-99

References-01420

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Historic Preservation/Cultural Resource Web Sites

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This list of preservation-related Web sites is organized by category and
includes brief descriptions of the information to be found at each site.
It is by no means a comprehensive list, but rather a starting point of
interesting and well-known sites, most with numerous links to other
related sites. As with any list of Web pages, addresses can change and
sites can become inactive.

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Federal Government - General Services Administration (GSA) Sites

Federal Government - National Park Service (NPS) Sites

Federal Government - Other Agencies and Sites

National/International Organizations and Sites

State/Local Organization

Architectural and Engineering Sites

Materials and Construction Sites

Systems and Energy Sites

Accessibility Sites

Conservation Sites

Archaeology Sites

Contractor and Vendor Sites

Legislation and Regulation Sites

Library Sites

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Federal Government - General Services Administration (GSA) Sites

GSA http://www.gsa.gov

Public web site for national GSA. From the main page you can access the
Public Building Service(http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pbs.htm).

From Public Buildings Service go to General Information/Portfolio of
Properties - 4 links to:

1\. Building Profiles - (part of Building Operations & Maintenance)
shows project status & ongoing work for both new construction and
repairs and alterations

2\. Historic Buildings and the Arts (http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pn) with
links to:

Historic Federal Buildings - database listing buildings viewed by state
or architect

Link to Historic Preservation Technical Procedures - Information on
preventive maintenance and repair of materials used in historic
buildings. Procedures are organized by the Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI) index numbers. Includes information on specifications
and resources for the maintenance, standards and repair of historic
buildings, organized by category, like masonry, thermal and moisture
protection and finishes.

Technical Procedures page has links to:

National Park Service (NPS) Preservation Briefs

NPS Preservation Tech Notes

NPS Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

Characteristics, Uses and Problems - by building material

Reading Lists - organized by topic

Fine Arts Collection - database by state and artist

Art-in-Architecture - database by state and artist

Regional Fine Arts Officers

Regional Historic Preservation Officers

3\. Cultural, Environmental & Accessibility Programs

4\. Special Events - trade show information (out of date)

From Buildings/Real Estate there are 8 links:

1\. Art-in-Architecture/Historic Preservation/Fine Arts

Goes to Cultural Environmental & Accessibility Programs

With links to Historic Federal Buildings

National Environmental Policy Act

Accessibility

2\. Buildings which goes to the Public Buildings Service page

3\. Business Opportunities

4\. Can\'t Beat GSA Leasing Program

5\. Design Excellence Program

6\. Energy Conservation

7\. Real Estate for Sale

8\. Surplus Real Property

GSA - Building Detail

Contains information on all GSA buildings. Organized by state and
building number. Includes address, occupancy information, use of
building, square footage and lease information.

GSA - Policy Works Real Property

Information on Federal and commercial real estate, the workplace and
related services. Includes information on vacant properties and
properties for sale.

GSA Insite http://insite.gsa.gov

Internal web site for national GSA.

GSA National Capital Region http://ncr.gsa.gov

Public web site for the National Capital Region (NCR). Has employee
locator. Go to Services/Real Estate and Building Services/ Historic
Preservation, Fine Arts Conservation and Art Commissioning. This is the
Cultural Resource Management page, titled Historic Preservation, Fine
Arts and Arts Commissioning . There are 9 categories:

1\. Preservation Note - Preservation Note series online. Has table of
contents and included topics like Bronze Hardware Replication and Plain
and Decorative Paint Restoration, but the links do not work. Has link to
NPS Preservation Briefs.

2\. Outline Specifications - links to the national GSA site, Historic
Preservation Technical Procedures

3\. Historic Structure Reports - under construction

4\. Historic Building List - includes building name, number, address,
date of construction. List is grouped by date: pre-1925, 1925-40, Post
1940.

5\. Project Information - Preservation Projects Database. Shows a table
from the database including building number and work in progress.

6\. CRM Links - links to related sites

7\. General Post Office Redevelopment - links to GSA Preservation &
Development Opportunity site and shows proposals to develop The General
Post Office (Tariff Commission Building).

8\. Fine Arts Conservation - nothing on site yet

9\. Art Commissioning - nothing on site yet

GSA Inside NCR

Internal web site for NCR. Go to Portfolio Management which has 15
links, one being Historic Preservation. This links to the GSA NCR site,
Cultural Resource Management/Historic Preservation, Fine Arts and Arts
Commissioning.

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Federal Government - National Park Service (NPS) Sites

Federal Agency Preservation Assistance Program

Lists all State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), including
addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.

Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record

http://www.cr.nps.gov/habshaer

Information on a national collection of over 32,000 architectural and
engineering measured drawings, large-format photographs, descriptive
historical data and field notes on HABS/HAER documented structures. Site
contains a searchable database of the collections and contains
information on obtaining copies of the documentation, information on
publications and documentation standards and instructions.

Historic Landscape Initiative http://www2.cr.nps.gov/hli

Information on program created to promote preservation of landscapes.
Includes links to related sites, information on planning, treatment and
management of historic landscapes and the Secretary of the Interior\'s
Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for
the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes.

Internet Resources for Heritage Conservation, Historic Preservation &
Archaeology - NCPTT

http://www.cr.nps.gov/ncptt/irg

A list compiled and maintained by the National Center for Preservation
Technology and Training. Contains a very comprehensive list of links to
related sites, annotated and organized by topics, such as:

International Organizations

National Agencies

Architectural Preservation

Planning & Sustainability

Archeology

Historical Societies, SHPOs, State Archaeologists

Museums/Archives/Conservation

Research Project

Links to the Past: National Park Service Cultural Resources
http://www.cr.nps.gov

National Park Service web site includes information on Archeology; Civil
War; Historic Places, Structures and Landscapes; History; Maritime;
Museum Collections; and Peoples and Cultures. The Historic Places,
Structures and Landscapes links to:

The National Register of Historic Places

National Historic Landmark Program

World Heritage Joint Project with ICOMOS

Historic American Buildings Survey/ Historic American Engineering Record

Historic Landscape Initiative

Historic & Prehistoric Structures in the Parks

From the home page, Programs takes you to Cultural Resource Programs
with links to:

American Indian Liaison Office

Archeology & Ethnography Program

Heritage Preservation Services links to:

Preservation Briefs - series of publications concerning methods and
techniques for restoring and maintaining historic properties

Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act

Historic Buildings links to:

Preservation Briefs

Secretary of the Interior\'s Standards

Grants & Tax Credits

Historic American Buildings Survey/ Historic American Engineering Record

Museum Management Program

National Center for Preservation Technology & Training

National Center for Recreation & Conservation

National Register, History & Education Program

Park Historic Structures & Cultural Landscapes

National Center for Preservation Technology & Training (NCPTT)

NCPTT, part of the NPS, promotes the preservation and conservation of
historic resources through the dissemination of preservation technology
and training information. Site includes their newsletter online and
lists of organizations, conferences, job opportunities and training
schedules.

National Historic Landmarks http://www.cr.nps.gov/nhl

Information on the Landmark program which recognizes nationally
significant buildings. Can search for information on Landmark buildings
organized by state. Includes links to assistance sources and
preservation laws.

National Register of Historic Places http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr

Information on the National Register program, collections and
publications. Includes a searchable list of properties on the Register,
the NRIS - National Register Information System. Also has information on
processing an application, sample nomination, using the Register for
historical research, Teaching with Historic Places and Travel to
Historic Places.

Technical Preservation Services for Historic Buildings
http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps

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Federal Government - Other Agencies & Sites

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation http://www.achp.gov

Independent Federal agency that functions as a policy advisor to the
government on historic preservation issues. Web site has information on
the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and working with Section
106.

Bureau of Reclamation - Fine Arts Collection http://www.usbr.gov/art

Contains information on art and artists from the Bureau of Reclamation
art program. Has link to GSA Fine Art Collection.

CRM - U.S. Government Agencies
http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmusg.html

Links to U.S. Government web sites related to historic preservation and
cultural protection. Also includes links to International Councils, U.S.
Cultural Resource Management Laws and State Agencies.

Federal Preservation Forum http://www.ca.blm.gov/cdd/fpforum.html

Non-profit organization of Federal preservation professionals.

Gov Bot http://ciir2.cs.umass.edu/Govbot

Database of government web sites.

Library of Congress http://lcweb.loc.gov

Home page for the Library of Congress. Includes calendar of events,
special collections, exhibits, library services and research tools. Can
search the catalogs online. Has Historic American Buildings
Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) collections
listed (this list is easier to use than the one on the HABS/HAER web
page).

Library of Congress - Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic
American Engineering Record

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html

Can search the HABS/HAER records by keyword, subject or geographic
location.

National Archives and Records Administration http://www.nara.gov

Home page for the National Archives. Provides help with information
needs and customer service for obtaining records. Includes a searchable
database of selected holdings and a research tool titled, \"Guide to
Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States.\"

National Endowment for the Arts http://arts.endow.gov

The National Endowment for the Arts is a Federal program to support the
arts through grants and to broaden public access to the arts.

OSTI - Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical
Information

http://www.osti.gov

Dissemination of scientific and technical information, primarily
relating to energy information.

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National/International Organizations & Sites

American Cultural Resources Association http://www.acra-crm.org

A professional business organization of the cultural resources industry,
including historic preservation, history, archaeology, architectural
history and landscape architecture. Focuses primarily on business needs,
promoting professional, ethical business practices. Site includes
information on the group (primarily archaeologists) and contains good
business information and contacts. Also has links to other cultural
resource sites, including business, archaeology, history, historic
preservation, State Historic Preservation Officers and federal resource
sites.

Association for Preservation Technology (APT) http://www.apti.org

International member organization to advance technology related to the
conservation of the built environment. Site includes information on
membership, publications (including the APT Bulletin), conferences and
links to other preservation web sites.

CRM-International Council and Treaties
http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmint.html

Links to International web sites related to historic preservation and
cultural protection. Also includes links to U.S. Government agencies,
cultural resource management laws and state agencies.

Heritage Preservation http://www.heritagepreservation.org

A membership group supporting conservation and preservation activities
in the U.S., including works of art, anthropological artifacts,
documents historic objects and architectural and natural science
specimens. This site includes information on grants, the National Task
Force on Emergency Response, Tips for Handling Water-Damaged Valuables
and links to other preservation sites.

International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration
of Cultural Property (ICCROM)

http://www.iccrom.org

An international site created by UNESCO, based in Italy. Includes a
database of international conferences, a training directory database and
a list of international publications on architecture, conservation,
restoration, the Earth, management and textiles. (A very slow site.)

International Council of Museums (ICOM) http://www.icom.org

Organization to promote and develop the museum profession. Has links to
related sites.

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
http://www.icomos.org

International organization of professionals dedicated to the
conservation of the world\'s historic monuments and sites. Web site
includes information on the organization, including the national
committees of ICOMOS, the international scientific committees, the
International World Committee, the International Training Committee and
Underwater Cultural Heritage. It also includes information on
architectural photogrammetry and cultural tourism; lists of
international events, conferences and publications; and links to other
sites.

National Building Museum http://www.nbm.org

A private, non-profit museum of American building, architecture, urban
planning, construction, engineering and design. Site includes a calendar
of events, presentations, lectures and special exhibits; information on
their permanent collection and announcements concerning their education
programs.

National Preservation Institute http://www.npi.org

Non-profit organization offering specialized training for historic
preservation and cultural resource management. Site lists their seminars
and includes links to related web sites.

National Trust for Historic Preservation http://www.nthp.org

A private, non-profit member organization with a variety of historic
preservation programs. Web site contains membership information, current
news on preservation issues, information on Trust-owned buildings,
announcements of conferences and awards, discussion of legal issues, a
list of the most endangered historic structures, a section on their Main
Street project, and information on their publications, including
\"Preservation Magazine.\"

Preservation Trades Network http://www.ptn.org

Site contains information on their conferences and workshops. Includes
links to services and suppliers\' sites, publication lists, historic
sites, government agencies, institutions and associations.

Society for Industrial Archeology (SIA)
http://www.ss.mtu.edu/ia/sia.html

International non-profit member organization formed to promote the study
and preservation of industrial structures and sites. Site contains
information on the organization, calendar of conferences and events,
excerpts from their newsletter and the \"IA Journal\" online,
information on tours and links to related web sites.

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) http://www.sah.org

Member organization supporting the study of architecture. Site contains
information on membership, annual meetings, awards and fellowships,
publications, tours, conferences, architectural exhibitions and links to
related Internet sites. Also will contain a list of Historic Structures
Reports currently under development.

US/ICOMOS http://www.icomos.org/usicomos

Site for the U.S. National Committee for ICOMOS contains information on
their annual meeting, online issues of their newsletters with
conservation and preservation topics, a list of papers collected from
international conferences and the list of World Heritage Sites in the
U.S.

World Heritage
http://www.unesco.org/whc/nwhc/pages/home/pages/homepage.htm

Part of Unesco, this site contains information about international
conferences and events, international preservation news, online
exhibits, the World Heritage List, sites in danger, virtual tours of
international sites, stories about international experts in various
field of preservation and conservation, examples of conservation methods
from around the world, tourism and preservation information and a list
of publications.

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State/Local Organizations & Sites

Association for Preservation Technology-D.C. Chapter
http://www.tiac.net/users/dbcoe

Contains chapter and membership information, annual conference data and
links to historic preservation resources.

Building Stones of Maryland
http://mgs.dnr.md.gov/esic/brochures/buildst.htm

Information on building stones, with a bibliography, prepared by the
Maryland Geological Survey.

The City Beautiful and Washington, D.C.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/\~CAP/CITYBEAUTIFUL/dchome.html

Information on the 1901 Plan for Washington, D.C., the City Beautiful
Movement, Washington, D.C. and Beyond and a bibliography.

CRM/U.S. State Historic Preservation Offices

http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmshpo.html

Part of Archnet - Cultural Resource Management, includes links to
resources related to historic preservation and cultural protection, list
of State Historic Preservation Officers and the National Association of
State Archaeologists.

Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians

Site includes information on the organization, the Washington Studies
Discussion Group, upcoming lectures, current news and a link to the
\"Guide to Research Materials for Architecture and the Built Environment
Located in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.\"

Maryland Historical Trust Home Page http://www.ari.net/mdshpo

Site includes the Trust\'s Historic Site Inventory, Library Services,
Preservation Services, Publications, Museums, and links to other SHPO
offices, preservation resources and archaeological resources.

National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
http://www.sso.org/ncshpo

List of SHPOs with links to their web sites.

New York Landmarks Conservancy: 25 Years of Preserving New York

http://www.nylandmarks.org

Site lists preservation-related events primarily for New York, but also
contains the \"Professional Circle,\" a list of over 200 firms in
preservation and related fields, organized by specialty. Also of
interest are the articles from the Conservancy\'s technical assistance
journal, \"Common Bond,\" which include topics such as Preventing Rising
Damp, Maintaining Brass and Copper, Repointing Masonry: The Problems
with Hard Mortar and Maintaining Wood Doors.

Preserve and Protect, Inc. http://www.preserve.org

A non-profit corporation, based in New York, providing web space for
historic preservation and environmental protection organizations.
Includes current preservation news and alerts and a calendar of events,
primarily for New York, but some deal with national and international
issues. Contains links to Friends of Terra Cotta and several New
York-based organizations.

Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Contains information on historic architecture and archaeology sites in
Virginia. Also, information on regional offices, stewardship programs,
their archives and library, tourism, publications, recognition programs,
financial assistance, education and office staff.

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Architectural and Engineering Sites

A Digital Archive of American Architecture

Archive of over 870 digitized images of American architecture. Archive
can be searched by century, architect, building type, comparative
materials, chronology, location, styles, urban planning and World\'s
Fairs. There are also links to over 1000 other architecture/art sites.
Contains large amount of information on Boston and Chicago.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Online http://www.aia.org

Home page for the AIA.

Architectural Record http://architecturalrecord.com

Site based on the magazine includes design ideas, news, project
information, building technology, and searchable database of product
information.

Architecture Virtual Library
http://www.clr.utoronto.ca/VIRTUALLIB/ARCH/hist.html

Architectural database of over 2000 records and links to sites,
organized by category.

Building Owners and Managers Association

Includes information on the organization and membership; trade shows and
exhibits; publications, products and services; association\'s magazine;
industry research and office building performance data; government
affairs; and codes.

Cyburbia - Historic Preservation
http://www.arch.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/pairc/hst_pres

Internet links to historic preservation-related sites.

Cyburbia - The Planning and Architecture Internet Resource Center
http://www.arch.buffalo.edu/pairc

Provides over 7000 links to architectural resources on the Internet.

Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

Home page for AIA/DC.

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Materials & Construction Sites

Code Check - Help with Building Codes http://www.codecheck.com/frame.htm

Discussion of building codes, organized by categories.

Construction Specifications Institute http://www.csinet.org

National professional association that provides technical information
and products for the construction industry. Includes links to related
construction sites on the web.

First Source Online (Architects\' First Source for Products)

Comprehensive building product information online. Database is
searchable by manufacturer or trade name, product type, by CSI Master
Format, or by a word search.

Friends of Terra Cotta http://www.preserve.org/fotc

Non-profit organization to promote education and research in
architectural terra cotta and ceramics material. Also includes
information on the organization, current preservation issues and a list
of publications.

Glass Online http://www.glassonline.com

Internet site for the glass industry. Includes a database of glass
products and suppliers, a glass dictionary, information on exhibits and
meetings, a brief history of glass and a list of publications.

Institute for Research in Construction (IRC)
http://www.nrc.ca/irc/irccontents.html

Part of Canada\'s Construction Technology Center, which provides
research, building code development and materials evaluation services.
Site includes their newsletter, \"Construction Innovation;\" information
on ongoing research programs, which include Building Envelope &
Structure, Fire Risk Management, Indoor Environment and Urban
Infrastructure; evaluation reports on over 600 materials and products
and a list of publications.

Masonry Conservation Research Group
http://www.rgu.ac.uk/schools/mcrg/mcrghome.htm

Based at the Robert Gordon University at Aberdeen, Scotland. Includes
abstracts from research projects, like cleaning sandstone and granite,
and links to over 200 other conservation sites.

Preservation Trades Network

Information on international Preservation Trades Workshop.

Traditional Building

Database of companies included in \"Traditional Building\" magazine,
with links to over 300 suppliers who specialize in products and services
for restoration and renovation. Categories include:

Artwork and Furnishings Doors, Windows & Hardware Heating, Plumbing
Fixtures & Acc.

Ornamental Metalwork Lighting & Electrical Masonry & Chimneys

Molded & Cast Ornament Landscape, Streetscape & Garden Roofing & Siding

Surface Finishes & Coverings Woodwork & Stairs Architectural Antiques

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Systems & Energy Sites

Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) http://www.aivc.org

Sponsored by the International Energy Agency, the role of the Centre is
to provide technical support for those involved with ventilation
technology and to disseminate information on energy and air quality
issues. Group maintains a bibliographic database called \"Airbase,\"
publishes technical reports and a quarterly journal called \"Air
Infiltration Review,\" and holds conferences and workshops. This site
has technical notes, information on conferences. Editions of
\"Airbase,\" recent reports and publications information.

Building and Fire Research Laboratory
http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/top/bfrl.html

National lab at National Institute of Standards and Technology to
improve building design and construction practices. They study building
materials, construction practices, fire science & fire safety
engineering, and structural, mechanical & environmental engineering.
Site includes newsletters and a list of publications.

Energy Technology Data Exchange http://www.etde.org

A program of the International Energy Agency to collect and exchange
energy research and technical information through their Energy Database.

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Accessibility Sites

The Access Board http://www.access-board.gov

Site for the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance
Board, whose primary mission is accessibility for people with
disabilities. Contains information on building and facility design
guidelines.

Americans with Disabilities Act Information on the Web
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada

Links to ADA sits.

National Program for Accessibility
http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pt/pts/access.htm

GSA site with information on accessibility standards for Federal
agencies. Includes list of regional accessibility officers.

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Conservation Sites

American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works

http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/aic

Web site has a search feature where you can enter keywords and search
for information. It also has definitions of conservation terminology and
an architecture section with a bibliography and links to related sites.

Conservation Online (CoOL) http://palimpsest.stanford.edu

Resource for conservation professionals, primarily for conservation of
library, archives and museum materials. Includes an index of people
involved with conservation and related professions. Also covers topics
such as documentation, environment, health & safety, mold,
preservation-related organizations and a suppliers & resource guide.
Managed by the Preservation Department of Stanford University.

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Archaeology Sites

Archaeology - ArchNet - WWW Virtual Library - Archaeology
http://archnet.uconn.edu

Thematic catalog of Internet sites related to archaeology.

Society for American Archaeology http://www.saa.org

Contains information on the organization and related publications. Has
links to related Internet sites.

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Contractor & Vendor Sites

ARCAT http://www.arcat.com

Site to connect architects & engineers with building product companies.
Contain a directory of building product companies & associations with
information on specifications, news for the architectural & construction
communities, a section on new products and links to related web sites.

Architectural Library
http://www.architectural-library.com/catalog/index.html

Links to hundreds of building products, manufacturers and suppliers,
divided by categories like concrete, masonry, metals, wood & plastic,
thermal & moisture protection, finishes, doors & windows and interior
products.

Preservation Resource Group http://www.prginc.com/index.html

A mail order company that caters to
preservation/restoration/conservation professionals. Includes catalog of
instruments, tools, products, reference books and links to related
sites.

Sweets http://www.sweets.com

Building product information from over 2000 manufacturers. Includes a
business directory that is searchable by location or company name. Also
has a product directory organized by subject.

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Legislation and Regulation Sites

CRM: U.S. Cultural Protection Legislation
http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmusdoc.html

Archive of Federal legislation related to historic preservation &
cultural resource management.

FedLaw - Historical Preservation http://fedlaw.gsa.gov/legal13.htm

GSA link to laws affecting preservation, as well as archaeological,
cultural and recreational areas, including the Historic Sites Act of
1935, Moss-Bennett Act, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and
Executive Orders related to these subjects.

GPO Gate http://www.gpo.ucop.edu

Link to Federal information in Government Printing Office\'s database.
Site accesses laws, regulations, reports and date from the Federal
Register, Congressional Record, Congressional Bills, United States Code,
Economic Indicators and GAO Reports.

NCSLnet: 1997 State Historic Preservation Laws
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/arts/statehist.htm

Database of preservation laws searchable by state or topic.

Preservation Action Homepage http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/pa.htm

Preservation Action works with preservation-related legislation, working
with policy development & lobbying for preservation support. The site
offers legislative updates, appropriations updates and updates on court
cases.

Preserve/Net - Historic Preservation Source
http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu

Information and articles on aesthetics, analysis of legal issues,
easements, legislation & court cases, legal models for preservation
ordinances and links to nearly 200 preservation-related sites.

U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library

Information covering land use, zoning, real property & historical
preservation law.

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Library Sites

Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library

Guide to the collection specializing in architectural and fine arts
books & periodicals, including architecture, historic preservation, art
history, painting, sculpture, graphic arts, decorative arts, city
planning, real estate and archaeology. Has a searchable index of the
collection.

National Trust for Historic Preservation Library

Index and annotated list of over 300 historic preservation periodicals.
Also contains links to related sites.

Guide to Research Materials for Architecture and the Built Environment
Located in Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
http://www.lib.umd.edu/Guests/DCARCHres

A directory to research materials dealing with architecture and the
built environment held by libraries, archives and museums in
metropolitan Washington, D.C. An index is currently under construction
which will provide access by name of individual, firm or organization;
by structure or site; and by geographic location. This project was
undertaken by members of the Latrobe Chapter of the Society of
Architectural Historians.

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The J. Paul Getty Trust is a private foundation dedicated to the visual
arts and the humanities. Site includes the Getty Museum, Getty Research
Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities, Getty Conservation
Institute, Getty Information Institute, Getty Education Institute for
the Arts, Getty Leadership Institute for Museum Management, Getty Grant
Program and section on historic preservation.