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The New York State Historic Preservation Plan for 2015-2020 1 New York State Historic Preservation Plan 2015–2020 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Commissioner Rose Harvey New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 2 | New York State Historic Preservation Plan 2015-2020 Hello New Yorkers! If that streetscape, that park or that farm is overview of New York’s historic and cultural destroyed, we forever sever our connection resources and includes a range of projects Our relationships with family, friends to a part of the community that may have and properties that not only relate to the and colleagues are shaped by our had a special meaning to us, diminishing goals and objectives, but will also, we hope, environment—our homes, our places of our sense of place and the opportunity for inspire local residents to forge a personal work and those places where we learn that part of the community to enrich the connection with their communities. and relax play incredibly important roles lives of future generations. in our daily lives. Every community is a The preparation of this plan coincides with combination of its parts—a streetscape, Historic preservation is a collaborative effort a significant milestone in the history of the a park, a farm—and our perception of the that requires a balanced view—one that historic preservation movement in America. totality of them creates our sense of place. allows for inevitable changes within our built 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the environment without significant loss of our National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, historic and cultural places. It also requires which established preservation policy for a commitment to preserving our heritage the country as well as creating the network for the greater public good. Over the past of State Historic Preservation Offices to several years, historic preservation has carry out the provisions of the act on behalf come a long way in the state. Thanks to the of the National Park Service. New York has leadership of Governor Andrew Cuomo and long been a historic preservation leader a variety of his initiatives, such as expanded and the 50th anniversary provides a great state preservation tax credits, Path Through opportunity to celebrate its history and History tourism promotion and the New York culture as well as its preservation successes. Works capital program, the preservation and revitalization of our historic and I invite you to review this plan and become cultural resources is increasingly playing involved in preserving and revitalizing a central role in improving the quality of historic and cultural places in your our communities as well as contributing to community. Thank you! economic growth and job creation. This plan has been developed with these Constructed to guide ships traveling through a narrow stretch of the St. Lawrence River, the Rock Island Lighthouse was built in benefits in mind. Its goals and objectives 1847, replaced in the 1880s and later relocated to the water’s offer strategies for strengthening Rose Harvey edge. The station closed in the 1950s after more than a century of preservation efforts across the state, it State Historic Preservation Officer service. In the 1970s, the property was transferred to the Thousand promotes the expansion of preservation Commissioner, New York State Office of Islands State Parks Region and for many years was looked after activities at the local level among municipal by local volunteers. With federal transportation grant funding, the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation park region rehabilitated the complex, returning the landmark to its officials and private enterprise, and it former glory and making it accessible to the public as Rock Island strives to instill “pride of place” among all Lighthouse State Park. New Yorkers. The plan also provides an 3 Table of Contents I. Introduction ...............................................................................................4 II. A Look Back and Forward .................................................................... 6 III. New York’s Historic and Cultural Resources ..................................12 IV. The Planning Process ...........................................................................16 V. 2015-2020 Goals, Objectives and Strategies ................................18 VI. Working Together .................................................................................22 VII. Bibliography ...........................................................................................23 VIII. Preservation Contacts .........................................................................24 IX. New York State Historic Preservation Office Overview .............26 Front Cover: Great Western Staircase, New York State Capitol. Back Cover: Ceiling mural detail, Governor’s Reception Room, New York State Capitol. Courtesy State Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol, New York State Office of General Services. This plan has been financed with federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, and Located next to Mills-Norrie State Park in Staatsburg, the former administered by the New York State Historic Preservation Office. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily Staatsburg Union Free School has been converted into the energy- reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior. efficient headquarters for the Taconic region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. It was the first Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility operated by a public building in New York State to win LEED Platinum status for a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, major renovation project. The building features a geothermal heat National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240. pump system, electricity-generating solar panels, energy-efficient windows, innovative insulation and efficient lighting. 4 | New York State Historic Preservation Plan 2015-2020 This advancement is especially noteworthy for the entire state. Through this planning I. Introduction because it has been accomplished despite process, New York engages the public in significant challenges, including: economic assessing the state’s preservation progress, decline and population shifts; technological needs and opportunities. It also offers a New York’s historic preservation movement advances that often disengage New vehicle for furthering the integration of its has made substantial progress and the Yorkers, especially young New Yorkers, historic and cultural resources into local 50th anniversary of the National Historic from the state’s history and culture; and the planning and community development, Preservation Act offers the perfect opportunity deterioration and/or loss of our historic built while instilling civic pride in New York’s past. to recognize its development and growth. environment due to lack of funding and the The plan guides preservation efforts at the This special anniversary plan publication not unpredictable forces of nature. local, regional and state levels. It serves as only helps to commemorate the preservation The Division for Historic Preservation (DHP), a blueprint for identifying and preserving movement in New York, but also highlights which includes the State Historic Preservation New York’s historic and cultural resources the increasingly important role that it plays Office (SHPO), prepares a statewide preservation and can be periodically updated to address in revitalizing communities across the state. plan every five years that provides direction current needs, issues and opportunities. The The property at 857 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn was built in 1887 as offices and community meeting space. Through the years, the local landmark lost its tower and distinctive decoration. During its rehabilitation, the building’s exterior was returned to its original appearance and its interior was updated for commercial use. The project combined private and public funds, including preservation tax credits. The landmark’s restoration promises to expand revitalization efforts in the surrounding area. From the protection of places important in our history to the creation of 1850 Preservation groundbreaking legislation, this timeline provides a snapshot of New York’s Through preservation progress through the years. In partnership with communities across New York State acquired Washington’s Headquarters in the state, New York will continue its significant progress in safeguarding and Newburgh—the nation’s first publicly owned historic site. The Years revitalizing its extraordinary heritage throughout the next 50 years. 5 The Babcock Shattuck House in Syracuse was built in the 1890s and later became the post of Jewish War Veterans; it remained the post until 1989. The City of Syracuse auctioned the abandoned house in 1996 and a developer proposed to demolish it for new construction. The demolition was denied and the University Neighborhood Preservation Association, a nonprofit community redevelopment organization, bought the house to protect it. A state preservation grant and preservation tax credits helped the association to rehabilitate the house for residential use, transforming an eyesore into a neighborhood asset. plan details resources that have the potential to support preservation and community development efforts. It highlights successful preservation activities
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