Local Resources
Restore Omaha
Omaha's annual conference and tour focused on restoration techniques and resources. http://www.restoreomaha.org
Omaha By Design
Working to foster lively, secure and distinctive places throughout the community.
http://www.omahabydesign.org
The Durham Museum
The Union Station brought to life with exhibits and a voluminous photo archive. http://www.durhammuseum.org
Douglas Country Historical Society
Nebraska State Hisorical Society Reconnaissance Surveys
http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/reports/
The Joslyn Castle Trust
Gold Coast Historic District
http://www.omahahistoricdistrict.org
Landmarks in School
Teaching with Historic Places
Lesson plans for bringing historic places into the classroom. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/
Kimball Prize
Landmarks, Inc. program for 7-12 graders. http://www.kimballprize.org
The National Register
Resources for Researching a Property
This National Park Service Bulletin can help identify sources of information. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/bulletins/nrb16a/
National Historic Landmarks Theme Studies
See how your unique structure plays into the trends of the times. www.nps.gov/nhl/themes/themes.htm
National Register Nomination Forms
Submit this form to the Landmark’s Commission in the Omaha City Planning Department. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/forms.htm
Building Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Leadership, education, advocacy
and resources to save America's diverse historic places. http://www.preservationnation.org/
Guide to Tax Incentives
Learn how to apply tax credits for 20% of the
cost of rehabilitation to a commercial property. http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/incentives/index.htm
The 'Standard' for Preservation
What
to do and what to avoid when claiming
Federal Historic Tax Credits. http://www.nps.gov/hps/TPS/tax/rhb/stand.htm
Preservation Briefs
Simple guides for handling historic materials. http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm