SUSTAINABLE PRESERVATION California’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2013-2017 Sustainable Preservation: California’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, 2013-2017 © 2013 California State Parks California State Parks supports equal access. This publication can be made available in alternate formats. For information, call: (916) 445-7000 711, TTY relay service www.ohp.parks.ca.gov Questions about this plan or requests for copies should be directed to: California Office of Historic Preservation 1725 23rd Street, Suite 100, Sacramento CA 95816-7100 Phone: (916) 445-7000 [email protected] The activity that is the subject of this publicatio n has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. 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Sustainable Preservation: California’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, 2013-2017 Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1 Plan History and Background ................................................................................................. 1 Plan Process and Methodology ................................................................................................5 A Vision for Historic Preservation in California ......................................................................9 A Word About “Community”................................................................................................... 9 Our Vision ............................................................................................................................. 10 Plan Goals and Objectives ..................................................................................................... 13 Redefine the Public’s Perception of Preservation ............................................................... 14 Develop Partnerships .......................................................................................................... 16 Contribute to Community .................................................................................................... 18 Foster a Preservation Ethic .................................................................................................. 19 Protect Historical and Cultural Resources ........................................................................... 21 Issues ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Meaningful Consultation ...................................................................................................... 25 Consultation with Tribes .................................................................................................. 25 Cultural Landscapes ............................................................................................................. 26 Cultural Diversity ................................................................................................................. 27 Information Management ..................................................................................................... 28 Archaeological Resources .................................................................................................... 29 Heritage Tourism .................................................................................................................. 31 California Main Street and Preserve America Programs...................................................... 31 Land Use Planning ............................................................................................................... 34 Sustainability ....................................................................................................................... 35 Incentives ............................................................................................................................. 36 Outreach and Education ...................................................................................................... 38 Historical Resources of California, An Overview .................................................................. 41 The Prehistoric Era ............................................................................................................... 41 The Prehistoric Material Record .......................................................................................... 42 Basketry ............................................................................................................................ 42 Flaked Stone/Atl Atl/ Bow and Arrow ............................................................................... 42 Ground Stone .................................................................................................................... 43 Faunal ............................................................................................................................... 43 Shell Beads ....................................................................................................................... 43 Rock Art ............................................................................................................................. 43 House Features/Settlement Sites/Midden Areas ............................................................ 43 Sustainable Preservation: California’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, 2013-2017 The Historic Era.................................................................................................................... 44 Gold Mining ...................................................................................................................... 45 Railroads ........................................................................................................................... 45 Agriculture ........................................................................................................................ 46 Military Posts/Bases .......................................................................................................... 46 Logging .............................................................................................................................. 47 Trails, Roads, and Highways............................................................................................. 47 Lighthouses....................................................................................................................... 47 California After World War II ................................................................................................ 48 Architectural Development in California ............................................................................. 48 In Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 50 Bibliography ............................................................................................................................ 53 Appendix A – The California Office of Historic Preservation ..............................................57 State Historical Resources Commission .............................................................................. 57 State Historic Preservation Officer ...................................................................................... 57 Registration Programs .......................................................................................................... 57 Information Management ..................................................................................................... 57 Local Government Support.................................................................................................. 58 Review and Compliance ....................................................................................................... 58 Preservation Incentives ........................................................................................................ 58 Outreach and Education ...................................................................................................... 58 Office of Historic Preservation Mission ............................................................................... 59 Appendix B – Tribal Historic Preservation Officers and Programs ....................................60 Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.................................................................................... 60 Tribal Historic Preservation Plans ......................................................................................