Historic buildings play a special role in creating the distinctive character of each and every communty. Their essential legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, social, and environmental benefits must be preserved for present and future generations. The Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation's professionally trained staff works in the public's interest to preserve and restore these buildings so they can enhance and enrich our environment and, thus, our lives.

Historic preservation does more than just communicate the past. By saving an important part of our heritage, the Division of Historic Preservation energizes Louisiana's cultural economy. We help local craftsmen, artists, and lovers of history find places to live, work, and play. Although we strive to preserve the best examples of our state's architecture, we also focus upon buildings representing the forces that shaped Louisiana's history and culture. Thus, we help the tourism industry provide destinations for out-of-state visitors who wish to enjoy the unique Louisiana experience. To make these things happen, we actively assist property owners to apply for National Register status and qualify for the federal and state tax incentives that often make the restoration of historic buildings possible. We also devise strategies to rejuvenate downtown commercial districts through our Main Street program.

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National Park Service Planning & Survey Funds available.

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CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Louisiana Comprehensive Plan for National Park Service

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It is with great pride that the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office presents this draft of our state-wide preservation plan for the National Park Service, and offers this draft for your review and comment through January 31, 2009.  As part of our planning process, we have tried to evaluate and present a plan to cover both public and private preservation needs and interests.  As you review this plan, please note that Part Five (pp. 66-133) is background information included as an assessment of the state resources, and does not require review.

TO READ AND REVIEW LOUISIANA’S PLAN, CLICK HERE.

COMMENTS ACCEPTED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ONLY:

EMAIL:  mailto:hp@crt.state.la.us *Subject line: Comments on State Plan

MAIL:    Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation - Comments

            PO Box 44247

            Baton Rouge, LA  70804