One of the more rewarding parts of my job as the PA SHPO’s Community Preservation Coordinator for the Western Region is assisting non-profits, developers and municipalities understand and think through how historic buildings fit into economic development strategies and projects.
Category: National Register of Historic Places (Page 1 of 23)
Queue the Jeopardy! music…
If you answered “PA SHPO’s Annual Report,” you’re correct!
This latest installment of “Historic Tax Credits @ Work” features the rehabilitation of a Tudor Style mansion into local office space.
I’m happy to introduce you to some of my colleagues who joined the SHPO team over the last six months. I’ve asked each of them to answer a few questions to help us get to know them. Welcome to the team, Blair, Liz, Arden, and Lauren!
This edition of Just Listed! includes a variety of Pennsylvania places from across the Commonwealth representing education, homes, industry, commerce, healthcare, community, and religion.
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Is it even the end of a year if you don’t see at least a dozen “year in review” lists?
Site visits to the Commonwealth’s many communities and historic places are routine for most SHPO staffers and one of the best parts of our jobs.
In an effort to preserve one of Pennsylvania’s historic homes, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is marketing for sale, removal, and preservation a two-story, three bedroom, one bath, Italianate-style house with many beautiful original features including brick exterior, wood floors, wrap-around porch, and pyramidal roof capped by a cupola.
Archaeology at York’s Lebanon Cemetery
Two years ago, the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council (PAC) teamed up with Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds (PAHG) to record Midland Cemtery in Swatara, PA . The goal of this pilot project was to document a cemetery using PAC’s membership and archaeological methods that could then be applied to other cemeteries with similar needs.
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