On October 15, 1966, the Historic Preservation Act created the National Register of Historic Places and the corresponding State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO). The National Register initially consisted of … See more

Listed properties are generally in one of five broad categories, although there are special considerations for other types of properties that in … See more

50-year rule
In American historic preservation, the 50-year rule is the generally held belief that a property must be at … See more

In France, designation of monument historique is similar to NRHP listing. In the French program, however, permanent restrictions are imposed upon designated monuments, for … See more

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States Government that special effort should be made to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside and public park and … See more

Properties are not protected in any strict sense by the Federal listing. States and local zoning bodies may or may not choose to protect listed historic places. Indirect protection is possible, by state and local regulations on the development of National Register … See more

As of 1999, 982 properties have been removed from the Register, most often due to being destroyed. Among the properties that were demolished … See more