April 21, 2022
 

State Historic Preservation Board To Meet April 29

BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Historic Preservation Review Board will meet Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m. in Classroom A at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. The meeting is open to the public, and information to join remotely can be requested from history@nd.gov. The board reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) prior to their submission to the Keeper of the NRHP for official consideration.

The planning for the Highland Acres Addition in Bismarck originally began with a local committee anticipating the need for housing of returning World War II veterans and their young families. The Bismarck Veterans Homes Owners Cooperative Association was formed and created the development following new Federal Housing Administration guidelines, such as fitting neighborhoods in with the natural topography and incorporation of parks, schools, and churches. The Highland Acres Historic District was built primarily between 1948 and the early 1970s, resulting in an enclave of Mid-Century and Contemporary residential architecture where several architects, builders, and a variety of individuals chose to build their homes.

The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s list of properties considered worthy of preservation. The documentation process for listing demonstrates that resource is significant in some aspect of the nation’s history. Contrary to some misconceptions about the National Register program, listing in it does not prevent owners from altering their property, restricting the use or sale of the property, or establish times requiring that the property must be open to the public. Entry into the National Register of Historic Places does give a property prestige, provides protection from federally-assisted projects, and provides eligibility for certain preservation financial incentives.

For more information, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at 701.328.2089.

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CONTACT
Lorna Meidinger, 701.328.2089

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