Category: Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Review Board (Page 1 of 2)

Just Listed! July to December 2022

January 18, 2023 / Ben Harvey / 0 Comments

In the second half of 2022, 9 new properties were listed in the National Register from Pennsylvania! They include an interesting range of institutional, ecclesiastical, commercial, educational, and industrial properties across 9 counties.

Retelling the Stories of Existing Resources: Adding New Areas of Significance to National Register Properties

November 23, 2022 / mmcnish / 2 Comments

Researching the history of a building can feel like trying to do a jigsaw puzzle from a thrift store without the box. You might get most of the pieces to fit together so that you can tell the story of that place, but some are still missing, leaving gaps in the narrative.

If you’re anything like me, you might find those gaps frustrating, but they’re also opportunities to learn things you never could have imagined about a place.

Taking a photo of the spring house with the PA-SHARE Surveyor field app to document historic resources at Brandywine Battlefield Park, a National Historic Landmark (PA-SHARE Resource #1961RE00033). Photo by Dr. Steven Burg of Shippensburg University, June 2022. Used with permission.

Intern Introspect: MARS Sites Survey Internship

August 17, 2022 / Guest Contributor / 2 Comments

My name is Sarah Hoffeditz, and I spent the first half of this summer gaining unique experiences through my internship at the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office in Harrisburg, PA.

PA SHPO is Hiring a National Register Supervisor!

August 4, 2022 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

Are you a highly skilled historic preservationist with National Register experience? The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office is seeking an Historic Preservation Supervisor to coordinate the office’s National Register of Historic Places program.

PA SHPO Special Announcement! We’re Hiring a National Register Supervisor

April 19, 2022 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

Are you a highly skilled historic preservationist with National Register experience?

The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking an Historic Preservation Supervisor to coordinate the office’s National Register of Historic Places program.

We want YOU for the PA Historic Preservation Board!

April 1, 2022 / Elizabeth Rairigh / 0 Comments

Are you a preservation-minded Pennsylvanian interested in sharing your time and talent? Do you know someone looking for an opportunity to be a leader and make a difference? Then we want to hear from you!

The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking letters of interest and resumes from potential Board candidates.

Just Listed! January 2021

January 27, 2021 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

It’s time for our six-month update to bring you the latest and greatest in new National Register of Historic Places listings!

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.

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: PA Historic Preservation Board’s Sue Hannegan

June 15, 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.