Introduction

Additional Information

Useful Information for Historic Building Owners

Futher Reading & Research

Useful Internet Links

Staff

Government Agency Programs, Services & Publications:

State:

• Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
  http://www.crt.state.la.us/hp/
  Works to facilitate the preservation and restoration of historic buildings

• Louisiana Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program
  http://www.crt.state.la.us/hp/tax_incentives_program.aspx
  Info on tax credits for rehabilitation of historic buildings
• Louisiana National Register of Historic Places
  http://www.crt.state.la.us/hp/nationalregister.aspx
  Lists National Register properties in the state of Louisiana

Federal:

• National Park Service: History & Culture
  http://www.nps.gov/history/index.htm
  A wealth of info on the nation’s historical and cultural treasures
• National Park Service: Grants
  http://www.nps.gov/history/grants.htm
  Lists various community grants related to U.S. history and culture
• National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
  http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/
  Utilizes science and technology for historic preservation efforts
• Preservation Briefs from the National Park Service
  http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm
  For technical info on preserving and restoring historic buildings
• Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
  http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/standguide/
  Guidelines that promote responsible building preservation practices

Local:

• New Orleans Historic Districts Landmarks Commission
  http://cityofno.com/Portals/Portal99/portal.aspx
  The regulatory agency for historic districts outside of the Vieux Carre
• Vieux Carre Commission
  http://www.cityofno.com/pg-59-1-vieux-carre-commission.aspx
  The regulatory agency for the Vieux Carre

Non-Governmental Historic Preservation Websites:

• National Trust for Historic Preservation
  http://www.preservationnation.org
  A national non-profit that advocates for preservation issues
• Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
  http://prcno.org
  A New Orleans non-profit working to save local cultural heritage
• Association for Preservation Technology
  http://www.apti.org/
  Conducts research and shares information on the best use of new technologies for Historic Preservation
• Preservation Trades Network
  http://www.iptw.org
  A network of craftsmen and professionals working to preserve highly skilled building and construction arts