| About Us |  |
| Our staff are dedicated to assisting Oregonians in identifying and recognizing the State's important historic and cultural resources. | |
| Mission Statement | |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Mission: Provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations. | |
| Organization | |
| Annual Performance Measures Maintained by the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., Congress established the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 in the National Historic Preservation Act. The Register is the nation's official list of buildings, structures, districts, sites, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture. Oregon's National Register Program is part of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which is located within the Heritage Conservation Division/Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The designated State Historic Preservation Officer administers the program with the aid of a professional staff and a governor-appointed advisory body known as the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP). More information on the SACHP and its role, agendas for future meetings, and meeting minutes may be found online at http://www.oregonheritage.org/OPRD/HCD/nrhp_sachphome.shtml | |
| Programs | |
Survey ProgramThe Oregon Survey Program assists communities and individuals identify historically significant buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts that are potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Information on historic resources is collected by volunteers, local county and city planning offices, and state agencies, including our office. The data from these efforts is recorded in the Oregon Historic Sites Database, a Microsoft Access-based program. The database is available for public use in the office, by appointment. Information in the database is used to identify resources that could be listed in the National Register and for local, state, and federal planning efforts.National Register Program The Oregon National Register program assists property owners and their representatives list Oregon 's most historically significant buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts in the National Register of Historic Places. Staff can assist individuals with identifying research materials, completing federal documentation, and navigating the nomination process. Although the office does not complete nominations on behalf of applicants, staff is available in person or by phone and email to answer questions. | |
