NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Two of the State Historic Preservation Office's five workshops scheduled for next week (May 3, 2013) in Cheyenne have been cancelled due to unusually low registration. These sessions include:
Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (Friday, May 3rd, 9:30am - 12:00pm)
The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (Friday, May 3rd, 1:30pm - 4:30pm)
The workshops scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2, will be held as planned.
Conference Registration Brochure Available
You can also register online at http://www.shpo.perrymainstreet.com.
SHPO ANNOUNCES MAY WORKSHOPS
The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office is pleased to announce its May Workshop series. The sessions will be held May 1-3, 2013, at the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Conference Room, 18555 Highway 47A, Suite A, Cheyenne, OK. From I-40 east and west, take Exit 20 (Sayre) and travel north approximately 23 miles on US-283 into Cheyenne. Turn west on Highway 47 through town. Continue 1/2 mile and turn north onto Highway 47A. The Visitor Center is located on the right. The historic site, featuring the park overlook and interpretive trail, is located approximately one mile further on Highway 47A.
The workshops are free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by 5:00pm, Wednesday, April 24. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come basis. To register, contact Betty Harris at 405/521-6249 or bharris@okhistory.org. You may also register online at www.okhistory.org/shpo/workshops.php.
Registered architects who attend these workshops can qualify for American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) learning units. Simply register for the workshop(s). After the workshops, self-report your attendance at http://www.aia.org/education/index.htm. The SHPO will provide written learning objectives at the door and a certificate of attendance the week of May 6th.
If you have questions about any of the workshops, contact Melvena Heisch, Deputy SHPO, at 405/522-4484 or mheisch@okhistory.org.
Workshop Schedule and Descriptions:
May 1 (9:30am-12:00noon) - The Section 106 Review Process: Introduction and Overview
The half-day workshop provides the basics about Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and how the process works in Oklahoma. Specific topics include who is responsible for Section 106 compliance, when does Section 106 apply, what is the State Historic Preservation Office's role in the process, what other agencies are involved, what is a historic property, and what happens when a project will affect a historic property. The workshop is designed as a stand-alone session and as a companion to Determination of Eligibility under Section 106. Participants should also consider attending The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
May 1 (1:30pm-4:30pm) - Determination of Eligibility under Section 106
The session provides a step-by-step description of how to document standing structures for the State Historic Preservation Office's review. Specific topics include a discussion of the National Register of Historic Places Criteria for Evaluation, how to complete the Historic Preservation Resource Identification Form, photograph requirements, what a determination of eligibility means, how differences of opinion about eligibility are resolved, and when consultants may be helpful to agencies in preparing documentation for the Section 106 process. The session is designed as a stand-alone workshop or as a companion to The Section 106 Review Process: Introduction and Overview. Participants should also consider attending The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
May 2 (9:30am-4:30pm) - Working with the National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the foundation of the SHPO's programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those involved in historic preservation at all levels of government and in the private sector. The workshop provides detailed information about the National Register criteria, what listing means, the rights of property owners in the nomination process, tips for preparing successful nominations, and much more.
May 3 (9:30am-12:00noon) - Federal and State Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
In this workshop participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3 will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information needed for the State Historic Preservation Office to review the project and for the National Park Service to certify it. This session is designed as a stand-alone workshop or as a companion to the Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
May 3 (1:30pm-4:30pm) - The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
The half-day workshop features a thorough discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally referred to as The Standards, these commonsense principles are widely used in the historic preservation field. Whether you are involved in a rehabilitation project for the 20% federal and 20% state tax credits, planning a rehabilitation project funded with federal assistance, serving on a local historic preservation commission, or just wanting to know the best approach to rehabilitate your historic private home, you will find this session invaluable. It is designed as a stand-alone workshop and as a companion to Federal and State Tax Incentives for Rehabilitation.
2013 STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE IN PERRY
Save the dates, June 5-7, 2013, for Our Sense of Place: Oklahoma's 25th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference in Perry, "Queen City" of the Cherokee Outlet. The surrounding rich agricultural land, the Perry Courthouse Square Historic District (including only six buildings constructed after 1940), the Noble County Courthouse, and Perry Lake Park are just some of the assets that contribute to the town's character and that illustrate this year's conference theme.
The three concurrent tracks of sessions will focus on the buildings, structures, sites, districts, objects, and landscapes that provide a sense of orientation; a sense of place to Oklahomans. TRACK A: Homes and Hometowns features the neighborhoods, individual houses, commercial buildings, sacred places, and other properties that define the unique character of our communities. TRACK B: Technologies and Techniques explores how preservationists use current technology and preservation techniques to share information, adapt historic buildings for new uses, and protect all types of properties for future generations. TRACK C: Landmarks and Landscapes examines the vernacular and designed landscapes and the icons that connect Oklahomans to the places they call home.
Special events include the opening reception in the courthouse square; local tours; Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.'s annual meeting and luncheon; and the State Historic Preservation Office's annual awards banquet.
Conference cosponsors include the State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historical Society; the Oklahoma Main Street Center, Oklahoma Department of Commerce; Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.; Main Street of Perry; Cherokee Strip Museum; the City of Perry; and Civic Organization Cooperative Effort.
Full conference program and registration information will be available in late April. Follow conference developments on this website and at http://www.twitter.com/okshpo and http://www.okpreservationconference.wordpress.com.
If you may have questions, contact Melvena Heisch, Deputy SHPO (405/522-4484 or mheisch@okhistory.org).
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OKLAHOMA'S 2013 STATEWIDE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
The State Historic Preservation Office is pleased to offer a special opportunity to college and university students who attend Our Sense of Place: Oklahoma's 25th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference to be held June 5-7 in downtown Perry (full conference registration and program details available in late April).
The SHPO encourages college and university students planning preservation-related careers to attend the conference. So, we are offering twenty (20) scholarships on a first-come basis to those who qualify. The scholarship covers the conference registration fee, and the application deadline is 5:00pm, Friday, May 10. For details, click here, and for an application form, click here, or contact Melvena Heisch, Deputy SHPO, at 405/522-4484 or mheisch@okhistory.org.
Conference Sessions Brief Overview:
The three concurrent tracks of sessions will focus on the buildings, structures, sites, districts, objects, and landscapes that provide a sense of orientation; a sense of place to Oklahomans. TRACK A: Homes and Hometowns features the neighborhoods, individual houses, commercial buildings, sacred places, and other properties that define the unique character of our communities. TRACK B: Technologies and Techniques explores how preservationists use current technology and preservation techniques to share information, adapt historic buildings for new uses, and protect all types of properties for future generations. TRACK C: Landmarks and Landscapes examines the vernacular and designed landscapes and the icons that connect Oklahomans to the places they call home.
Special events include the Plenary Session, opening reception in the courthouse square; local tours; Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.'s annual meeting and luncheon; and the State Historic Preservation Office's annual awards banquet.
OKLAHOMA'S HISTORIC ROUTE 66 MOBILE TOUR
The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce the availability of Oklahoma's Historic Route 66 Mobile Tour. It is part of our ongoing effort to share information about the state's heritage and its preservation through current technology.
Designated in 1926, the 2,400 miles of Route 66 linked rural communities to urban ones, permitting an unprecedented flow of ideas and economic growth across the country. It saw the migration of Dust Bowl refugees; World War II troop movement; the advent of car culture and automobile tourism; and it facilitated large-scale settlement of the west. The highway has come to symbolize the spirit and freedom of America, and the pursuit of the American Dream. The "Mother Road" gained legendary status through song, film, television, books, and personal experiences, and represents an important chapter in American history.
In 1985, Route 66 was decommissioned as a federal highway, but Oklahomans continue to celebrate the road and its landmarks. Through the SHPO's programs, dozens of Route 66 roadbed segments, bridges, service stations, motels, cafes, and related landmarks are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Many of them continue to serve travelers, while others are vacant for now, rapidly deteriorating, or already lost to us. There are many ongoing efforts to protect our state's Route 66 legacy and share it with visitors from around the world. Our mobile tour is designed to enhance these efforts by explaining the significance of each of these places. Museums that tell the Route 66 story are also featured in the tour.
To access the tour as you drive the historic highway or as you relax at home, just call 405/415-0626, listen to the brief introduction and instructions, and enter the stop numbers (1-72) using your telephone keypad. You then hear or read the text captioned name, location, and brief narrative for each stop. To move to another stop, enter the number when prompted at the end of a stop narrative. The list of stops is provided in a brochure available at museums and other locations along the tour route or from the SHPO. Also, the list and map of the stops are found at www.okhistory.org/route66mobiletour. If you are using a smart phone, you can link to more about each stop in particular and about Historic Route 66 in general. The tour is made available through the services of OnCell Systems, Inc.
