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Livermore Railroad Depot Relocation and Rehabilitation – 2019 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards -
Open Doors Riverside – 2019 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards -
Manzanar Community Archeology Program – 2019 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards -
Beverly Fairfax Historic District NRHP Listing – 2019 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards -
Contra Costa Florist Building – 2019 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards
Update (Aug. 26, 2020): A number of state parks and beaches are impacted from the numerous wildfires burning across California. For the latest updates on park closures, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/incidents. State Parks continues to work with local officials on a phased and regionally driven approach to increase access at park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved during COVID-19. Visit www.parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve to find out how the department has increased access across the state park system and what remains closed. Thanks for your partnership as we collectively enable responsible recreation that protects the health of visitors and the dedicated parks staff.
Welcome to the OHP!
The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) administers federally and state mandated historic preservation programs to further the identification, evaluation, registration, and protection of California's irreplaceable resources. Explore our webpages, learn more about the OHP, and join us in preserving and celebrating California’s heritage!
Active Disasters: Immediate Response and Assistance Information
(This link activates when state emergency or federal disaster proclamations are announced for California)
Important Updates
In recognition of the continuing COVID-19 situation, we are providing updated submission guidance to address the challenges agencies may be encountering in sending hard-copy submittals to our office during the statewide stay-at-home order.
Additionally, due to evolving circumstances related to COVID-19 policies at the various universities where CHRIS Information Centers (ICs) are located, IC clients should contact the appropriate IC to inquire as to how to submit records search requests and how and when such requests may be fulfilled.
Finally, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Built Environment Resources Directory (BERD). This online data source lists California properties by county and provides information regarding cultural, non-archaeological resources that have been processed through the OHP. This includes resources reviewed for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places and the California Historical Landmarks programs through federal and state environmental compliance laws, and resources nominated under federal and state registration programs.
News & Updates
OHP Monthly ePost
Preservation news and topics
Sustainable Preservation
California's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2013-2017
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