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Historic Resources Online A National and International listing of organizations that offer information on historic construction methods and regional building history. |
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Bland & Associates, Inc. (BAI) 7035 Phillips Highway, Suite 5-129 Jacksonville (County: Duval) FL 32216 Organizations Historic Resources Group Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committe AIA committee on Historic Resources Advisory Council on Historic Preservation -The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent Federal agency that provides a forum for influencing Federal activities, programs, and policies as they affect historic resources. The goal of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which established the Council in 1966, is to have Federal agencies as responsible stewards of our Nation's resources when their actions affect historic properties. The Council is the only entity with the legal responsibility to balance historic preservation concerns with Federal project requirements. -As directed by NHPA, the Council: *advocates full consideration of historic values in Federal decision-making; reviews Federal programs and policies to promote effectiveness, coordination, and consistency with national preservation policies; and* recommends administrative and legislative improvements for protecting our Nation's heritage with due recognition of other national needs and priorities. Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation - The Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation is an inter-disciplinary professional organization which provides a forum for communication and exchange of information among its members. It is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of historic landscapes in all their variety, from formal gardens and public parks to rural expanses. American Historical Association - The American Historical Association (AHA) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research. As the largest historical society in the United States, the AHA serves as the umbrella organization for historians working in every period and geographical area. Among its 15,000 members are faculty at secondary schools and two- and four-year colleges and universities, independent historians, and historians in museums, historical organizations, libraries and archives, government, and other areas.a' Association for Preservation Technology - The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to "advancing the application of technology to the conservation of the built environment." Members of APT include architects, conservators, consultants, contractors, craftspersons, curators, developers, educators, engineers, historians, landscape architects, managers, planners, preservationists, technicians, tradespeople, and others involved in the systematic application of the knowledge of methods and materials to the conservation of buildings, districts and artifacts. Today, APT International has members in 28 different countries. Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration -The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals and the most widely accepted authority, trainer, and educator in the industry. In 1945, a small group of in-plant rug cleaners joined forces to form the National Institute of Rug Cleaners. That small group is now ASCR International. With more than 900 members strong, representing over 15 countries around the world, members share a commitment to professionalism through a strict Code of Ethics. They are also committed to improving industry standards by having technical support available for free. Ongoing technical research is conducted by the ASCR International's technical staff. Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies Historic American Buildings Survey - America's historic buildings serve as tangible evidence of our nation's past, reflecting an architectural heritage as diverse as our ethnic and cultural backgrounds. From the hand-hewn, timber-frame Saltboxes of the colonial period to the steel-beam constructed office towers that dominate today's urban skylines, the architectural forms of each era are built on those of the past, with every successive development constituting a vital link in the progression. It is the mission of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) to properly record these structures in order to better understand what they tell us of the past, and to insure their recognition by future generations. This is achieved through measured drawings, written histories, and large-format photographs. The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) operates under congressional authority from the Historic Sites Act of 1935 to document historic structures and make available to the public, an archive of records of America's architectural heritage. Historical Society of Washington DC (HSW) - The Historical Society is the local historical organization devoted to making the history of the Washington metropolitan area and its people accessible and understandable to the public. You can learn more about Washington history through the Society's *Educational Programs *Publications *Research Library *Exhibitions -- You are invited to explore the history of Washington, D.C. as a city of crossroads where North and South, federal and local, urban and suburban, national and international, native and newcomer, African American and white, Hispanic and Asian meet and become America. The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.1307 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-1507 tel;202-785-2068 League of Historic American Theaters (LHAT) -Founded in 1976, The League of Historic American Theatres is an international not-for-profit membership association for people who appreciate the cultural and architectural heritage of historic theatres and who work locally to rehabilitate and operate their theatres in communities throughout North America.Our network of members collaborate with one another, share their experience and expertise, and provide inspiration, information, and a broad perspective to those working in the field of historic theatre rehabilitation and operation. Members of the League include preservation activists, architects, structural engineers, acoustical consultants, urban planners, restorers (painters, plasterers, metalworkers), vendors (seats, marquees, stage equipment, etc.), specialists in theatre operation and management, booking and artist management firms, fundraising consultants, and interested members of the general public. They collaborate with one another, share their experience and expertise, and provide inspiration, information, and a broad perspective on historic theatre rehabilitation and operation. National Conference of of State Historic Preservation Officers - administer the national historic preservation program at the State level, review National Register of Historic Places nominations, maintain data on historic properties that have been identified but not yet nominated, and consult with Federal agencies during Section 106 review. SHPOs are designated by the governor of their respective State or territory. Federal agencies seek the views of the appropriate SHPO when identifying historic properties and assessing effects of an undertaking on historic properties. Agencies also consult with SHPOs when developing Memoranda of Agreement. National Endowment for the Arts - The arts reflect the past, enrich the present, and imagine the future. The National Endowment for the Arts, an investment in America's living cultural heritage, serves the public good by nurturing the expression of human creativity, supporting the cultivation of community spirit, and fostering the recognition and appreciation of the excellence and diversity of our nation's artistic accomplishments. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) - The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) was authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383. In establishing NIBS, Congress recognized the need for an organization that could serve as an interface between government and the private sector. The Institute's public interest mission is to: improve the building regulatory environment; facilitate the introduction of new and existing products and technology into the building process; and disseminate nationally recognized technical and regulatory information. Through NIBS, Congress established a public/private partnership to enable findings on technical, building-related matters to be used effectively to improve government, commerce and industry. NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization bringing together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States. NIBS provides an authoritative source of advice for both the private and public sector of the economy with respect to the use of building science and technology. Congress recognized that the lack of such an authoritative voice was a burden on all those who plan, design, procure, construct, use, operate, maintain and retire physical facilities, and that this burden frequently resulted from failure to take full advantage of new useful technology that could improve our living environment. National Preservation Institute (NPI) - National Preservation Institute is a nonprofit organization offering specialized information, continuing education, and professional training for the management, development, and preservation of historic, cultural, and environmental resources. National Registar of Historic Places, National Parks Service - The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites,buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. National Trust for Historic Preservation -The National Trust for Historic Preservation, chartered by Congress in 1949, is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the irreplaceable. It fights to save historic buildings and the neighborhoods and landscapes they anchor. Through education and advocacy, the National Trust is revitalizing communities across the country and challenges citizens to create sensible plans for the future. It has six regional offices, 20 historic sites, and works with thousands of local community groups nationwide. National Trust for Historic Preservtion Library - Established in 1986 on the campus of the University of Maryland, the National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection (NTL) was begun by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1949. Over the years, however, the collection outgrew its space at the Trust's Washington, D.C. offices. Donated to the University of Maryland at College Park in 1986, NTL is fully supported by the University Libraries and has been enlarged and enhanced significantly in its campus setting. Office of Park Historic Architecture, National Parks Service Preservation Action - Founded in 1974, Preservation Action advocates federal legislation to further the impact of historic preservation at the local, state and national levels. We are dedicated to:Elevating historic preservation as a national priority through our legislative actions;Monitoring federal agency actions that affect the preservation of the nation's historic and cultural resources;Participating directly in policy development;Creating an environment for others to succeed with their preservation initiatives. PreserveLA.com PreservationDirectory.com 1713 W. Pacific Ave Spokane WA 99204 Society of American Archivists (SAA) Society of Architectural Historians - The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) and its members invite the support and active participation of all who share our interest in architecture -- past, present, and future. Founded in 1940, the Society encourages scholarly research in the field and promotes the preservation of significant architectural monuments that are an integral part of our worldwide historical and cultural heritage. For information on joining the SAH, click here . To email the SAH's Chicago headquarters, send messages to info@sah.org . Theatre Historical Society of America (THSA) - For more than 30 years, the Theatre Historical Society of America has been dedicated to documenting and celebrating historic theatres of all types in the United States -- ornate movie palaces, early nickelodeons, small town and neighborhood theatres, drive-ins, 19th century opera houses, and even early multiplexes. We invite you to learn about our resources and activities, and to join THSA and its 1,000 national and international members interested in the history of America's theatres. Members receive nine publications each year, are eligible to attend our annual national conclave, and have access to the most comprehensive archive on historic theatres in the U.S., with information on over 8,000 of them. Urban Design and Preservaion Division of the American Planning Association - The American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are organized to advance the art and science of planning and to foster the activity of planning -- physical, economic, and social -- at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Theobjective of the Association is to encourage planning that will contribute to public well-being by developing communities and environments that meet the needs of people and society more effectivelyy ***************** Historic Masonry Historic Wood American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) - The American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) is the national technical trade association of the structural glued laminated (glulam) timber industry. AITC represents a majority of the glued laminated timber manufacturers in the U.S. in addition to a number of installers, suppliers, sales representatives, engineers, architects, designers, and researchers. Since 1952, the American Institute of Timber Construction has had one name and one focus - structural glued laminated timber. Utilizing the professional talents and extensive experience of its membership base, AITC developed, sponsored and continues to maintain the American National Standard for Structural Glued Laminated Timber - ANSI/AITC A190.1. The recognition of AITC as the authority in the laminated timber industry is the direct result of the collaborative efforts of its members in the development and maintenance of today's industry design and product standards, the establishment of the benchmark industry quality assurance/inspection/grademark program and laminated timber research. Historic Windows Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Institute - The Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute is a non-profit corporation of over 180 leading commercial contractors, manufacturers and consultants. It provides a forum for those engaged in the application, design and manufacture of sealant, waterproofing and restoration products. By participating in SWRI programs you receive an unbeatable opportunity to learn about trends, new products, exchange ideas, discuss new methods of application. . . plus be included in an excellent network of fellow professionals. SWRI is an organization that understands your business and the challenges that you face. It is resource that you can count on. Paint and Color Research Historic Color Consulting 3661 Waldenwood Drive Ann Arbor MI 48105
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