2021 January Preservation ePost |
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Included in This Issue:
OHP Submission Guidance
State Historian II Exam
Grant Opportunities for 2021
FEMA Emergency Procedures Extended
Free Learning Opportunities
And more....
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OHP Updated Submission Guidance
The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) would like to highlight the electronic submission system instituted last year in response to the current pandemic. This effort is intended to make submissions more convenient for partners experiencing changes to their work formats. Most items needing review, consultation, or a response from OHP can now be delivered via this system. Information and instructions can be found on the Submission Guidance page of our website.
Important: As per the instructions, all electronic submittals should be sent to the office inbox: calshpo.ohp@parks.ca.gov. This mailbox is checked frequently each work day. It is the best way to ensure your materials are received and routed in a timely manner. Please do not submit consultations directly to staff or the State Historic Preservation Officer.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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State Historian II Exam Offered by California DPR
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for the State Historian II Exam. State Historians are the keepers and interpreters of California's rich history, cultivating a deeper appreciation and understanding of California's heritage, past and present.
If you, or someone you know, enjoys managing programs and educating others on how to protect and preserve California's cultural, natural, and historical artifacts, and have historical research and resource management experience, then this is the opportunity for you!
Application deadline: January 14, 2021.
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ACHP Extends FEMA Emergency Procedures
In early 2020, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) issued extensions regarding Section 106 review of undertakings responding to COVID-19 emergency and disaster declarations. The third in the series of extensions was set to expire on December 31, 2020. However, with declarations still likely to continue into the current year, the ACHP has set the extension to remain active until March 31, 2021.
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NTHP Grant Opportunities
Applications are being accepted for grant programs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP).
National Trust Preservation Fund (NTPF) grants are given to support preservation projects at the local level. California is one of the states for whom the NTPF has dedicated funding for this grant cycle.
Application deadline: February 21, 2021.
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Most Endangered Historic Places 2021 |
The National Trust for Historic Places (NTHP) is accepting applications for the 2021 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The NTHP has published an Endangered list annually since 1988, successfully raising awareness about the need to preserve threatened places of historic significance throughout the country.
Application deadline: February 1, 2021.
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One of the first National Register of Historic Places listings for 2021 is out of this world! Or at least its appearance would suggest that. Actually, it is the Donaldson Futuro, located right here in California in the San Jacinto mountains, Riverside County.
The Futuro is a structural reinforced fiberglass polyester plastic portable home, meant to be easily moved to a desired site, usually by helicopter. Designed by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen, the Futuro is noted for its ellipsoid shaped shell which characterizes its space-age Futuristic architectural style.
Fabricated and shipped to California in 1969, the Donaldson Futuro is significant as an example of America’s collective confidence as a leader in space flight, technology advancement, and economic prosperity. The space-age home also is noteworthy as the first Futuro to arrive in California, the only one in the state until 2015, and the only Futuro in California to have obtained a building permit for residential occupancy. The property is identified as the Donaldson Futuro in recognition of the extensive restoration effort undertaken by owners Laurie and Milford Wayne Donaldson (our former SHPO) that successfully preserved this fragile resource and raised the profile of the entire family of similar buildings.
In addition to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the Donaldson Futuro is pending California State Parks Director approval of its designation as California Historical Landmark No 1062.
Image courtesy of Paul Kozal.
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State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) 2021 Meetings:
January 29
April 30
July 30
October 29
The SHRC meets quarterly each year. Commission meetings are open to the public and are live-streamed via the Cal-Span network and Zoom.
Learn more about the role and responsibilities of the SHRC.
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SHRC December Meeting Available on YouTube |
The December 10, 2020 meeting of the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) focused on the processes of historic designation. Presentations included an overview of how nominations are reviewed by the Registration Unit of the OHP and the SHRC, the nomination requirements for the National and California Registers, California Historical Landmarks, and Points of Historical Interest programs, and the purpose and structure of Multiple Property Submissions. For those who may have missed this informative meeting, it is now available in its entirety via the OHP YouTube channel.
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Seeking Conference Session Ideas |
The California Preservation Foundation (CPF) is seeking your ideas on topics to address at the 2021 Annual Conference taking place, virtually, this July. As noted in the CPF Call for Ideas, "This year we have an unprecedented opportunity to expand our programs and address the enormous issues facing heritage conservation in California and beyond." Submission deadline for ideas: January 15, 2021.
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Free Webinar Offerings for January |
California Preservation Foundation:
National Trust for Historic Preservation:
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California Preservation Foundation Workshop |
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NTHP Accepting Session Proposals for PastForward 2021 |
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) is accepting session proposals for the 2021 PastForward Conference. The conference is scheduled to take place November 2-6, and will provide an opportunity to learn about, share, and discuss the latest topics, developments, and practices in historic preservation. Proposal submission deadline: February 1, 2021.
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ACHP Continues Free Section 106 eLearning |
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) continues to offer free, online Section 106 trainings. Courses include among others, "Successfully Navigating Section 106 Review," "Early Coordination with Indian Tribes for Infrastructure Projects," and "What Now: Protecting Historic Properties During Disaster Response." Visit the ACHP eLearning page for a full list of courses and registration instructions.
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Historic Preservation Degree Program Accepting Applications |
Application priority deadline is January 31, 2021.
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