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RESOURCE LIBRARY

Resource Library: Programs

PRESERVATION RESOURCES

CITY OF BOULDER'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM

For a general overview of Landmark Alteration Certificates, Individual Landmark Designation, Historic Preservation Demolition Reviews and State Income Tax Credit applications

CITY OF BOULDER'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION STRATEGIC PLAN

"A Sense of Place, a Sense of Purpose: A Plan for the City of Boulder's Historic Preservation Program" 2013 edition

CITY OF BOULDER'S LANDMARKS ALTERATION

About the design review process for local individual landmarks and historic districts

DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND LANDMARKS

City of Boulder's general design guidelines for individual landmarks and historic districts

DISTRICT-SPECIFIC DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND LANDMARKS

City of Boulder's historic district-specific design guidelines

COLORADO PRESERVATION INC.

Colorado's statewide preservation advocacy and education organization. Learn more about the Saving Places Conference, CO's Most Endangered Places, tax incentives and more.

COLORADO STATE HISTORICAL FUND

State grant program for small to large preservation projects, including non- competitive ($0 - $35,000) and competitive ($35,001 - $200,000) grants. 

STATE TAX INCENTIVES FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES - COMMERCIAL

Colorado's funding opportunities for commercial historic structures, from the Preservation of Commercial Historic Structures Program (a.k.a. HPTC, or the Historic Preservation Tax Credit)

STATE AND FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVES FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES - RESIDENTIAL

Colorado preservation tax credit FAQs

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

 A privately funded national-level nonprofit organization, whose mission is to "save America's historic sites; tell the full American story; build stronger communities; and invest in preservation's future."

NATIONAL SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS

"The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are common sense historic preservation principles in non-technical language. They promote historic preservation best practices that will help to protect our nation’s irreplaceable cultural resources."

A Guide to Researching the History of a House

A collection of sites and online resources to guide you through the process of researching a historic home. 

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LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES

CITY OF BOULDER'S LOCAL INDIVIDUAL LANDMARKS

A full list of Boulder's individual local landmarks

CITY OF BOULDER'S LOCAL INDIVIDUAL LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS

A full list of Boulder's individual local landmarks

CITY OF BOULDER'S LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS

A full list of Boulder's designated historic districts

CITY OF BOULDER'S PRESERVATION PROGRAM RESOURCES

Local government's website for everything pertaining to local landmarks and historic districts

BOULDER COUNTY SITES ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER FOR HISTORIC PLACES

Complete list of National Landmarks in Boulder County

CITY OF BOULDER'S PRESERVATION SURVEY AND HISTORIC CONTEXT REPORTS

Full set of Boulder's architectural surveys and historic context reports since the survey program was initiated in 1977

CARNEGIE LIBRARY FOR LOCAL HISTORY

Vast local history collection including photographs, newspapers, documents, maps, oral histories and more

MUSEUM OF BOULDER

The Museum of Boulder provides engaging educational experiences for people to explore the continuing history of the Boulder region.

CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION

Website of Boulder's National Historic Landmark Chautauqua

FLORAL PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Website dedicated to the Floral Park local historic district

MINER'S MUSEUM

Museum celebrating the Gold Hill Townsite National Historic District 

NEDERLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The mission of the Nederland Area Historical Society is to collect, preserve and exhibit documents, artifacts and other records of Nederland area history for the education and enjoyment of the public. 

NIWOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Niwot Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, collect, and protect the history of Niwot, the surrounding area, and Chief Niwot through the preservation of artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to their history.

HISTORY COLORADO

Colorado history and pre-history research resources, from podcasts to artifact collections

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