Building on the Historic and Cultural Foundations of Nebraska: The State Historic Preservation Plan for Nebraska, 2012-2016

From introduction: "The goal of Nebraska’s State Historic Preservation Plan is to guide historic preservation as a shared value, a preservation ethic in our state. This plan sets forth a vision for historic preservation in Nebraska. Historic places embody the traditions and contributions of all who have lived in Nebraska. If we want our state to remain a distinctive place with a high quality of life, then our historic places – buildings, neighborhoods, towns and landscapes – are an essential resource for the present and the future. Our challenge is to build on these foundations without discarding or obliterating the distinctive legacy of our past. Historic places are the record of who we are. They reflect our traditions and sense of place. They define our quality of life in Nebraska. If the historic and cultural foundations of Nebraska are its historic places, we must build on these foundations in a way that will maintain and find vision in the past. Historic preservation has relevance in addressing contemporary issues. In the revitalization of rural communities, opportunities must be found for Nebraska’s main streets by rehabilitating older buildings, encouraging a diverse mix of businesses, developing tourism, and fostering local pride by preserving the unique personalities of smaller communities. In reviving Nebraska’s urban centers, historic preservation can bring together new and old. In enhancing Nebraska’s quality of life, opportunities abound: in the conservation of important sites and rural landscapes; in providing quality affordable housing in redeveloped historic buildings; and in educating present and future generations by preserving historic places as living parts of all communities. Nebraska’s State Historic Preservation Plan is dedicated to addressing the challenges and identifying the opportunities for historic preservation in Nebraska." Funding was provided in part by a 2012 Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office (project number NE-12-001, grant number 31-12-41934) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Building on the Historic and Cultural Foundations of Nebraska: The State Historic Preservation Plan for Nebraska, 2012-2016

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