RESOURCE LIBRARY
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.
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.
NIWOTÂ 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