Guam Historic Preservation Plan (1976)
1976. Guam Historic Preservation Plan (1976). Guam Historic Preservation Office, Department of Parks and Recreation
Introduction: "The principal objective of this study was to conduct a historic-sites inventory and establish a comprehensive plan to ensure: 1) the preservation and 2) the appropriate presentation and interpretation of significant historic sites on Guam. The plan has been formulated to meet the requirements outlined by the National Park Service (NPS) in its Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid Program and to include specific items as outlined below: 1. Preservation Objectives, Philosophy, and Thematic Framework: a. Identify the principal preservation objectives for Guam and develop the underlying preservation philosophy b. Define the thematic framework for presentation and interpretation 2. Comprehensive Inventory of Historic and Prehistoric Sites: a. Conduct a field survey of known sites b. Evaluate each sites c. Prepare an overall inventory map 3. Preservation Legislation and Incentives: a. Review present Territorial legislation applicable to historic preservation and antiquities b. Recommend appropriate legislation for preservation of sites under private and public ownership c. Recommend the principal mission and functions of a Historic Review Board 4. Role of Government in Historic Preservation: a. Delineate the roles and responsibilities of the Territorial Government b. Recommend an effective organizational structure for implementing the Historic Preservation Plan c. Involve the public in historic preservation planning and implementation d. Formulate policies on the security and public use of historic sites 5. Specific Site Development Plan for Fort San Jose and Pagat The organization of this report incorporates the Volumes I and II as specified in the NPS requirements, and adds two exhibits. Exhibit A presents a preservation and implementation plan for the entire island plus specific district and site plans. Exhibit B discusses planning tools and strategies for implementing both the overall historic preservation program and specific site plans." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Guam Historic Preservation Office, Department of Parks and Recreation, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Type
- Published Report
- Date of Issue
- 1976-01
- Publisher
- Guam Historic Preservation Office, Department of Parks and Recreation
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Preservation Plans and Reports (State)
See also
- Territory of Guam Historical Preservation Plan (1972) (draft)
- Na’ Nina’ etnunen Linahyan Ni’ Manmaloffan, Connecting the Community to the Past, A Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan for Guam, 2007–2011