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The National Register of Historic Places
is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. More...

Weekly List - Highlighted Property of the Week:
Joseph and Mary Jane League House, Bibb County, Georgia This 1950 house is an early and exceptional example of a Contemporary-style Ranch-type house in Georgia. Its low form, H-shaped footprint, zoned interior, open-space plan, building materials, and integration of indoor spaces with outdoor landscaping all reflect up-to-date ranch-house design. Jean League Newton, the architect of this house, was among the earliest professionally trained women architects in Georgia. ..See full documentation.

[photo] - Lincoln Inauguration - courtesy of the Library of Congress

Washington DC, Inauguration
The Inauguration of a new President will bring thousands, or millions of people to Washington, DC. We invite visitors to explore the history of our unique city. Our Inauguration Feature has maps, itineraries, staff favorites, and a photo gallery. Wander off the beaten path and remember our past as we prepare for the future.

Photo Policy Update The National Register of Historic Places is seeking comments on a proposed update to our photograph policy. The Digital Photography Specifications Checklist summarizes the updated National Register photographic requirements for digital images media, including use of CD-R Gold or DVD-R Gold, image size, and labeling. More...

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