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Historic Preservation Plan

While historic resources are valued, many factors challenge their
preservation. Some properties may be altered in ways that diminish
their integrity. Others may be under pressure for demolition, /
sometimes for redevelopment and sometimes because of extensive
deterioration. These challenges exist in part because some people may S J
not value their properties as historic resources. Others are not aware
of the significance of their buildings, or lack the means to maintain
them. In some cases, other objectives may appear to be in conflict with
preservation. Responding to these factors in strategic ways is key to an
effective preservation program. Levi Henkle House

While challenges will continue, this is a particularly exciting time
for preservation opportunity in Corvallis. Across America, there
is an increasing understanding of the roles that preservation and i fi
neighborhood conservation can play in sustainability and healthy
communities, and in how they complement many other community
development objectives. New partnerships are forming in which a n o
variety of groups promote historic resources in new ways to engage ;i
expanded audiences. For example, Gresham, Oregon promotes its
Senior Healthy Hikers that engage and educate people, while leading a
healthy neighborhood walk. James A. Wood Grocery Store

New technologies are emerging that make it easier to identify historic
resources, distribute information about their proper stewardship HISTORIC RESOURCES
and facilitate appropriate management. Linking historic resource DATABASE
information to accessible and interactive mapping systems, such as The State Historic Preservation
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is an example. This tool makes Office (SHPO) maintains an
historic survey information available to a wide range of users, enhances “Oregon Historic Sites Database”
understanding of historic properties, and makes a formal preservation that provides information
system more understandable and predictable to the community at regarding the location, name and
large. designation criteria for historic
properties throughout the state.
To search the database, visit:

http://heritagedata.prd.state.
or.us/historic/

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