The Hartford Preservation Alliance is pleased to provide the following links to, and resources on, architecture, preservation and restoration. If you would like to add your name to our resource list, please contact us.
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National & StateTax Credits
In February 2009, Connecticut Preservation Action (CPA) and Hartford Preservation Alliance (HPA), in conjunction with the owner of 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, Al Pedemonti, hosted a seminar for for-profit and non-profit developers on using Federal and State tax credits.
To view the Power Point presentations of our panelists, click on the files to the right.
| Introduction to Adaptive Reuse & Historical Tax Credits presented by Al Shehadi, National Trust Community Investment Corp. |
| CT State Tax Credits & Other Considerations for Developers presented by Todd Doyle, Esq. Shipman & Goodwin |
| Historic Homes Tax Credits: Catalyst for Renewal presented by Ken Johnson, Northside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance, Inc. |
Local & State
- Connecticut Landmarks Statewide museum-based historical organization that promotes interest in special places by preserving and interpreting properties and collections of importance to Connecticuts heritage.
- Cinema Treasures: Connecticut List of classic movie theatres in the state from organization dedicated to education and preservation of the world's heritage cinemas.
- City of Hartford History Historic overview and vintage photographs provided by the City of Hartford.
- Coltsville Study Information on the Special Resource Study undertaken by the National Park Service Northeast Region Office to determine the national significance, suitability and feasibility of designation the Coltsville Industrial Historic District as a unit of the national park system.
- Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism - Historic Preservation & Museum Division - functions under state and federal law as Connecticut's State Historic Preservation Office. The division administers a broad range of federal and state programs that identify, register and protect the buildings, sites, structures, districts and objects that comprise Connecticut's cultural heritage.
- Connecticut Historical Society Nonprofit museum, library, and education center that collects and preserves items and information relative to the state's heritage.
- Connecticut Olmsted Heritage Alliance Nonprofit organization that seeks to educate the public about Frederick Law Olmsted and the value of his landscape legacy in Connecticut.
- Connecticut State Library - Old House Research site - Research guide to old house research
- Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Statewide organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the state's irreplaceable historic resources.
- Hartford Botanical Garden Project Proposed 18-acre site in Colt Park that will utilize several former Colt estate buildings and grounds for a conservatory, gardens, educational and passive-recreational facilities.
- Hartford, Connecticut: Landmarks ~ History ~Neighborhoods Photographic survey of places, architecture and people of Hartford, Connecticut, with historical overviews and descriptive information.
- A Miscellany of Hartford History Writings, photographs and more on the history of Hartford, Connecticut.
- Pre-1851 Buildings in Hartford - A list of extant buildings in Hartford built prior to 1851 (Excel worksheet)
Regional
- Boston Preservation Alliance Architectural preservation organization of Boston, Massachusetts.
- Historic New England (formerly The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities) Headquartered in Boston, the organization was founded in 1910 to protect New England's cultural and architectural heritage.
- New York Landmarks Conservancy Organization that helps owners of older buildings by providing grants, low-interest loans, consulting services, workshops and publications.
- Providence Preservation Society Architectural preservation organization of Providence, Rhode Island.
National
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation - Independent Federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
- American Cultural Resources Association Business/professional organization for people working in historic preservation, architectural history, architectural anthropology and landscape architecture.
- National Architecture Trust Washington, DC-based organization that offers news, seminars and information on tax-advantaged preservation.
- National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers Professional association of the State government officials who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of the Interior.
- National Council for Preservation Education Offering programs, education reports and other resources.
- National Register of Historic Places Part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect the nation's historic and archeological resources.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Committed to saving America's diverse historic environments.
- National Trust Library Information on collections, policies and services plus index to over 300 periodicals on historic preservation.
- PreservationDirectory.com Directory of historical societies, preservation organizations, building restoration, historical events and downtown revitalization groups.
- Preservation Trades Network Nonprofit organization that brings together the building trades in the field of historic preservation.
- The Society of Architectural Historians Membership organization that promotes the preservation of significant architecture.
- Traditional Building Resources Database of where to find building restoration items.
- The Victorian Society in America Nonprofit organization committed to historic preservation, protection, understanding, education and enjoyment of America's nineteenth century heritage.
- Working on the Past Program of the National Park Service designed for historic property owners, community officials and design professionals.
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