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Additional Links and Interesting Reading
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Websites

Title / Link
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Website maintained by Dick Bolt & Steve Clark
Mission: Founded in 1985, Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit organization that actively promotes the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes as a positive force for economic development and the retention of community character.
A list of resource links for organizations locally, regionally and nationally.
Publilications, newsletters and consultant directory.
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation; includes Historic Landscape Inventory Program and the Historic Cemeteries Preservation Initiative
Previously known as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA); 36 historic properties, resources, events, exhibits throughout the state.
A division of the Massachusetts Secretary of State; resources, publications, technical assistance, grants, funding, state historic preservation plan, assistance to local historical commissions and local historic district commissions; preservation planning.
A division of the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office.  On line databases, collections, vital records, programs, events, etc.
MACRIS allows you to search the Massachusetts Historical Commission database for information on historic properties and areas in the Commonwealth. A division of the Massachusetts Secretary of State.
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving national heritage structures, landscapes and habitats.  The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. Information about grants, funding, homeowner resources, technical assistance, legal resources, publications, etc.
Preservation Worcester is a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods which represent the culture, history, and architecture of Worcester, Massachusetts. Preservation Worcester believes that protecting the best of Worcester’s architectural heritage and promoting good design encourages community pride and identity.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.  On-line databases, publications, technical support, nomination process for listing on the national register, funding, grants, educational outreach, etc.
Information about exhibits, programs, events, library and visiting the museum.
Information about exhibits, programs, events, library and visiting the museum.
Information about the corridor including walking tour brochures, six visitors centers, activities, events, historic resources, educational opportunties, park service programs, etc.  Corridor covers area from Worcester to Providence.  A division of the National Parks Service.

Publications in PDF Format

Title / Link
# pages
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154 pages
A true story about a young boy orphaned who comes to live and work in New England Village (North Grafton).  Some interesting illustrations of early Grafton. Book is half size.
Terra Firma Series
Putting Historic Preservation on Solid Ground.
n/a
Published by the Masschusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Each publication addresses a unique issue pertaining to preservation and conservation of historic resources.  They provide a good overview, examples and resource listings for each topic.
10 pages
Identifying historic landscapes, protecting historic landscapes, developing a historic landscape preservation plan, historic landscape preservation resources.
12 pag
What makes a tree historic? Tree care with a preservation perspective. Plannhing for the future - tree removal and replacement.  Trees in historic burial grounds - special considerations.
12 pages
Identifying historic roads and road features.  Threats to historic roads.  Protections - tools for preserving historic roads.  Historic road resources.
14 pages
What partnerships can do. Case study examples. What are nonprofit organizaitons. How to maximize volunteer potential.
14 pages
Identifying stone features. Basic researh methods. Threats and protections. Public engagement. Debunking myths.
14 pages
Evolution of town commons. Common anatomy. Research and planning. Case studies.
14 pages
Municipal roles in landscape preservation. Thining in context: comprehensive and open space planning. Engaging the public. Defending the resources: laws, bylaws and regulations.
14 pages
Defining agricultural landscapes. Reading the farm landscape. Crafting a perservation approach. Making connections.
14 pages
People, partnerhsips and preservation. Laying the groundwork. Getting the word out. Making a good match. The partnership begins.
16 pages
A decade of cemetery preservation.  Management framework. Establishing a preservation strategy.  Best practices. The last word.

 
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