Indiana Cultural Resources Management Plan 2005-2011

Savarino, Malia; Kennedy, Steven

From the Introduction: "As the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) staff began the process of revising Indiana's Cultural Resources Management Plan, they sought guidance from the Preservation Plan Advisory Committee, consulted preservation and archaeology advocates and professionals, and traveled the state seeking public input. Although preservation means many things to many people, Hoosiers agree that preserving our past is important. Now more than ever, it is important to preserve historic and cultural resources that reflect a true image of our past and represent the lives of many, rather than the few. As the preservation constituency grows, so does public recognition of the resources worthy of preservation. Most Hoosiers recognize the need to maintain our grandest public landmarks, but there is also growing appreciation for the value of the vernacular and the more humble and ephemeral places of everyday life. There is now a meaningful interest in preserving the imprint of human activity on the landscape in all of its different forms. The diversity of our population mirrors the variety of historic and cultural resources that surround us, and the DHPA is launching further efforts to identify and preserve places that were previously overlooked. As Hoosiers participate in these efforts in growing numbers, they recognize that looking to the future involves looking back to the history and values that are the foundation of our society. ...The National Historic Preservation Act requires each State Historic Preservation Office to periodically prepare and implement a comprehensive statewide preservation plan, but this document is not simply a task list for the DHPA. Indiana's Cultural Resources Management Plan is for preservation advocates who believe in protecting and preserving historic and cultural resources and making them viable and important components of Indiana communities. This plan also provides a framework of preservation strategy to be used by other state agencies, local governments, community organizations, private firms, and officials whose decisions and activities impact historic and cultural resources. Using this plan, communities can creatively address their own preservation concerns, challenges, and opportunities. This document can also serve to open a dialogue with non-preservationists to find common ground for building healthy economic development, responsible community growth, and an appreciation for Indiana's past as well as its future." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, Department of Natural Resources, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior (grant number 18-05-20416, IN-05-2026)

Indiana Cultural Resources Management Plan 2005-2011

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