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

http://www.omahahistory.org/

Nebraska State Hisorical Society Reconnaissance Surveys

http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/reports/

The Joslyn Castle Trust

http://www.joslyncastle.com

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

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