Category: National Register of Historic Places (Page 11 of 23)

Resource Round-up: PHMC’s Resources for Native American History in Pennsylvania

November 25, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 3 Comments

Since 1990, November has been recognized across the United States as Native American Heritage Month.

In Pennsylvania, the story of the Native American peoples who lived in what is now the commonwealth is largely told through archaeology and the sites and artifacts that are uncovered across the landscape.

This story, which is still unfolding, is complex, rich, and varied and I can’t begin to do it justice in just one blog post. What I can do, however, is provide you with a snapshot of what archaeology tells us about Native American history in Pennsylvania and hopefully inspire you to learn more.

Expressions of Interest wanted for Mather Mill and Peace Church

November 18, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

Interested in owning a piece of Pennsylvania’s history? Looking for a unique opportunity to rehabilitate a local landmark? Does your organization want a new home in a historic building?

PHMC is looking for new owners for Historic Mather Mill in Montgomery County and Peace Church in Cumberland County. Interested parties can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for one or both of these historic properties by January 25, 2021.

Evaluating Pennsylvania’s Railroads for National Register Eligibility

November 11, 2020 / Cheryl Nagle / 0 Comments

As all railroad history buffs know, Pennsylvania played an important role in the growth of the industry and has a great abundance of remaining stations, tunnels, bridges, and tracks.

Metal truss bridge over water. — Undated photo of Hull Drive bridge over Bermudian Creek.

Preserving York County’s Hull Drive Bridge

October 28, 2020 / Guest Contributor / 2 Comments

As the air becomes a little brisker over the last few days, the chill enhances visual clues that autumn has officially arrived. Leaves slowly change from their summer greens to vivid Fall oranges, browns, and reds.

Telling a Fuller Story about African American History in Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed

October 14, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

Earlier this month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) announced a new pilot project with PHMC, PA DCNR, the states of Maryland and Virginia, and National Park Service Chesapeake Bay to identify, document, and map sites and landscapes in the Chesapeake Bay watershed region significant to African American history and culture.

Two story stone building with wood door and window shutters painted red. — South Elevation of Sellers Hall. Photo by Friends of Sellers Hall.

Expanding story telling at Pennsylvania’s cultural sites

October 7, 2020 / Karen Arnold / 1 Comment

I’ve spent a good bit of my time lately enjoying virtual content from our partner cultural and heritage sites around Pennsylvania.

Preservation Planning through Mitigation in Western PA

September 23, 2020 / Bill Callahan / 0 Comments

In spring of 2015, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO), Shell Chemical Appalachia, LLC (applicant) and the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) concluded consultation after 18 months of discussions under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act about the construction of a petrochemical complex in Beaver County along the Ohio River.

#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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Access Policy

PA SHPO’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access

August 28, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

As part of PHMC’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA), PA SHPO identified ways in which underrepresented stories and places in Pennsylvania can be better identified, documented, and celebrated.

Call for Nominations: Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board

August 25, 2020 / Elizabeth Rairigh / 3 Comments

The nominating committee of the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board is seeking letters of interest and resumes from potential Board candidates.

Category: National Register of Historic Places (Page 11 of 23)

Resource Round-up: PHMC’s Resources for Native American History in Pennsylvania

Expressions of Interest wanted for Mather Mill and Peace Church

Preserving York County’s Hull Drive Bridge

Expanding story telling at Pennsylvania’s cultural sites

#PreservationHappensHere thanks to the PA Historic Preservation Tax Credit

PA SHPO’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access

Call for Nominations: Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board

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