Historic Preservation

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Maine Downtown Center Historic Preservation Checklist

Presentations from the 2010 Historic Preservation Commission/ Certified Local Government Training Workshop, Sept. 17, Portland.

• CLG Program Overview
• Interpreting the Standards for Rehabilitation
• Celebrating 38 Years of Preservation Leadership
• Preservation Resources for Downtowns
• Operating an Effective Commission
• Reconciling Multiple Objectives in Design Review
• Reconciling Multiple Objectives in Design Review Part II
• Weatherization and Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings

Documents

• Historic Districts [PDF 68KB]
  Information sheet complete with resources and details about historic districts. Source: National Trust for Historic Preservation Resource Center.
  
• The Monumental Penn Central Decision
  The basis for contemporary preservation law
• Working with Contractors and Architects [PDF 59KB]
  Information sheet on working with contractors, finding historic supplies and furnishings, and planning for decorating and design. Source: National Trust for Historic Preservation Resource Center.
• Historic Preservation and Green Building [PDF 240KB]
  Looks at the most common historic preservation standards and at some of the challenges and opportunities faced by owners, designers, and contractors in handling historic property. Contains several case studies addressing common areas of concern, including energy efficiency, and recommendations follow. Source: Environmental Building News, January 2007.
• National Flood Insurance Program Floodplain Management Program
• Plaques for Historic Buildings and Homes [PDF 77KB]
  Short article with tips on fixing plaques to historic buildings. Source: National Trust for Historic Preservation Resource Center.
• Seven Steps to Insure Successful Certification of Historic Rehabilitation Projects
  Presentation from Sutherland Conservation and Consulting.
• March 20, 2009 Design and Historic Preservation: Your Sense of Place Resource Page
  A list of documents and websites from this Downtown Institute Session

Additional External Links

• Maine Historic Preservation Commission
The State Historic Preservation Office for the State of Maine.
• Maine Preservation
Nonprofit member-based statewide historic preservation organization. Lots of information and free resources.
• Preservation Briefs
Preservation Briefs provide guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings.
• Local Preservation Planning
Page of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission on the importance of local planning and legislation.
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
  In depth information and links covering all issues of local and National Register historic districts.
• Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings, and Guidelines
  In depth information and links covering all issues of local and National Register historic districts.
• Tax Incentives for Historic Rehabilitation
Maine Historic Preservation Commission’s webpage on federal, state and local tax incentives.
• Sample Non-CLG Historic Preservation Ordinances, Design Review Ordinances, Overlay or Village Review Zones - Maine Historic Preservation Commission
Samples of municipal historic preservation legislation currently in use in Maine communities. Please be aware that such legislation may be designated as historic preservation ordinances, design review ordinances, and overlay or village review zones. They can vary widely in purpose, scope and authority depending on the community's goals and local politics.
• Sample Certified Local Government (CLGs) Ordinances - Maine Historic Preservation Commission
A local government becomes certified when it meets state and federal program requirements, formally applies to the Commission for participation, signs a Certification Agreement, and is approved by the Commission and the National Park Service. A CLG creates a local historic preservation commission and implements a formal review process.
• Public Participation
  Solid information and guidance on preservation planning basics for communities.
• A brief history of America’s Historic Preservation movement
• Greater Portland Landmarks