Easy Guide to Rehab Standards
1992. Easy Guide to Rehab Standards. City of Providence; Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission
From introduction: "This booklet was prepared to assist local historic district commissions in their evaluation of projects in their communities. The standards and the guidance found in this booklet may be adopted by local commissions as part of their operating procedures. The booklet was also prepared for the property owner who is considering changes to a historic building and needs help in planning and carrying out the project. This manual was prepared by· the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission, in cooperation with the City of Providence. The Historical Preservation Commission is the state office for historic preservation. The Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission surveys, evaluates, and registers Rhode Island's historic buildings, districts, and archeological sites. It administers federal and state programs for the protection of historic properties, including grants, federal tax incentives, state tax credits, and low-interest loans. The Historical Preservation Commission reviews state and federal projects. The Commission certifies local preservation programs, provides planning assistance to Rhode Island communities, and advises local historic district commissions." Funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the Rhode Island State Historic Preservation Office and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Type
- Generic Document
- Date of Issue
- 1992
- Publisher
- City of Providence; Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Design Guidelines; Historic Preservation Education and Training