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Historic Preservation Plan

PreservationWORKS
& Franklin School
PreservationWORKS is a local advocacy and educational non- \ Neighborhood &
Tree Tour
profit focused on raising public awareness and appreciation of local b to Celebrate the
A Walking Tour
history. These activities include hosting speakers, supporting historic a nmi n Magnificent Trees in
NW Corvallis
inventory work, co-sponsoring Historic Preservation Month events, o^ Ec ^
and conducting historical trolley tours around Corvallis. They will also <|
weigh in on local historic preservation-related activities and cases from Arboreal Delights
time-to-time. TREES IN FRANKLIN SQUARE
B. Red Oak
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C. Black Locusl w
E. Deodar Cedar \ 4
Education Issues G. Horse Cheslnut
H. European White Birch
Some of the current issues associated with the education component of I. American Linden i;*.
J. Port Orford Cedar
K. American Elm
the preservation program were identified in interviews and workshops M. Scarlet Oak
and are provided below. O. Norway Maple
© 2009Jobs Addition Neighborhood Asiociatlon
• The City currently has a limited role in educational outreach; Figure 19: The Franklin School
however, they do co-sponsor some educational events. Neighborhood & Tree Tour brochure, one of
• Current preservation education and outreach programs are the existing historic tours in Corvallis
not sufficient to raise awareness and provide support for the
City’s preservation goals and objectives.
• The majority of citizens do not appear to understand the role
and importance of historic preservation in Corvallis.
• Some people have a fear of design review.
• K-12 curricula doesn’t provide educational opportunities in
Historic Preservation.

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