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	Office of Historic Preservation Welcome to OHP The mission of the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) and the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC), in partnership with the people of California and governmental agencies, is to preserve and enhance California's irreplaceable historic heritage as a matter of public interest so that its vital legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, economic, social, and environmental benefits will be maintained and enriched for present and future generations. California is characterized by a rich historical past and a bright, promising future. The State's historical resources represent the contributions and collective human experiences of a diversified population spanning 10,000-12,000 years of occupancy in California. This heritage is embodied in the cultural and historical landscapes of California as evidenced by archaeological remains, historic buildings, traditional customs, tangible artifacts, historical documents, and public records extant in California. All these evidences of the past contribute to the sum total of California's history. Such historical resources provide continuity with our past and enhance our quality of life. More About OHP California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Historic Preservation 1416 9th Street, Room 1442, Sacramento, CA 95814 P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 TEL: 916-653-6624 \| FAX: 916-653-9824 \| calshpo@parks.ca.gov Many of the documents available on this web site are provided in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and require Acrobat Reader to view and print these files. You may download Acrobat Reader free by clicking on the above link.