New York State and National Registers Nomination Priorites

The State and National Registers are the official lists of properties significant in our history and worthy of preservation. The registers are actively used by individuals, organizations, and all levels of government to promote planning, economic development, tourism, education, and an increased appreciation of our heritage. In New York, the State and National Registers are administered by the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through the State Historic Preservation Office. Currently, the Commissioner and SHPO are encouraging nomination proposals in three categories, including:

Nomination Proposals that Promote Economic Revitalization Goals in this category:

• Federal historic rehabilitation tax credit projects
• Main street projects
• Public and not-for-profit grant projects
• Heritage tourism and recreation enhancement projects
• Projects that will use historic preservation as a marketing tool

Nomination Proposals that Generate Broad Public Support Goals in this category:

• Projects sponsored by Certified Local Governments
• Projects sponsored by other municipalities
• Projects sponsored by community organizations
• Projects sponsored through widespread citizen participation

Nomination Proposals that Contribute to Planning and Education Goals in this category:

• Multiple property nominations that result from comprehensive surveys
  
• Historic district nominations that result from surveys
  
• Projects that provide recognition to properties that are currently under-represented in the State and National Registers
  
• Projects that foster pride in community history
  
• Projects that foster awareness of historic properties
  
• Projects that can be incorporated into local school curricula

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