The Preservation Process
Layman’s Overview
The Cultural Resources Section provides the following work on a long-term, ongoing basis:
- Inventory and Assessment
Conduct inventory and evaluation of structures and archaeological resources on parkland, including writing Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and National Register (NR) forms. - Planning and Analysis
Analyze park-based structures for significance, use, and priority. Work includes : Operation and Use Plans, Historic Structures Report (HSR), Cultural Landscapes Report (CLR), Feasibility Studies, Architectural and Engineering Studies/Specifications. - Preservation and Treatment
Determine the appropriate treatment for protecting and restoring resources. Such treatments may include Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)/Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation, stabilization, restoration, rehabilitation, or, occasionally, reconstruction. - Landmark Designation
Some of the properties in the Cultural Resources Stewardship inventory are landmarked in some way: the Locational Atlas and Inventory of Historic Sites (limited protection), the Master Plan for Historic Preservation (full local protection) and/or the National Register of Historic Places (protection from adverse state and/or federal action). For more information on historic preservation protections, see HP website and MHT website.
Last Update: 02 April 2008
