Category: Lancaster (Page 2 of 4)

Mitigation Spotlight: Section 106 Agreements, December 2021-June 2022

July 13, 2022 / Emma Diehl / 0 Comments

In a given year, PA SHPO consults with federal agencies, applicants, and preservation stakeholders on thousands of federal undertakings in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. For some context, PA SHPO staff reviewed over 5,100 federal and state projects in 2021.

Concrete bridge over stream. — Centreville Road bridge, Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County.

Pennsylvania’s Reinforced Concrete Thru Girder Bridges

March 16, 2022 / Tyra Guyton / 0 Comments

Few people think of history when crossing a bridge. But bridges tell an important story about engineering and technology, especially in Pennsylvania where the early years of iron, steel and concrete came together to produce many early bridges that represent an age of experimentation.

Approved Markers for 2021

March 31, 2021 / Karen Galle / 2 Comments

Soon fans of Pennsylvania’s historical markers will be braking for 23 new ones. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) recently approved the next batch of new historical markers at their March 2021 meeting.

#PreservationHappensHere thanks to the PA Historic Preservation Tax Credit

September 2, 2020 / Scott Doyle / 1 Comment

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) recently announced that it has awarded $5 million in Pennsylvania historic preservation tax credits (PA HPTC) to 22 projects across the commonwealth through the FY 2019-2020 PA HPTC Allocation.

The application period for the next round opens October 1, 2020.

Brick building with large machine in front. — Huntingdon County Courthouse, PHMC Photo.

Preserving Pennsylvania’s Historic County Courthouses

August 12, 2020 / Karen Arnold / 1 Comment

Most Pennsylvanian’s think of jury duty, county assessment records or where they went to apply for their marriage license when someone mentions a courthouse.

Just Listed! July 2020

July 29, 2020 / Elizabeth Rairigh / 1 Comment

Its time to highlight six more properties in Pennsylvania that have been recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places!

#FavoritePAPlaces: PDC’s Julie Fitzpatrick

May 8, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

Pennsylvania’s communities are filled with special and meaningful historic places and spaces that add value to our lives and offer comfort and stability during these challenging times. Now more than ever, it is important to stay connected to our communities.