Sites Represent Varied Histories of New York State, Including an Adirondack Cure Cottage, a Sheltered Workshop in Binghamton, a Newly Established Historic District in West Harlem, and More
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 27 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including an Adirondack cure cottage that served tuberculosis patients, a sheltered workshop in Binghamton that promoted the general welfare of people with differing abilities, a newly established historic district in West Harlem with strong ties to prominent Black leaders in New York City, and a farmhouse near Lake Ontario that was later used by leaders in the region’s prolific fruit industry.
“New York is defined by its diverse culture and history, and we will continue efforts to keep our state’s inspiring story alive,” Governor Hochul said. “Adding these 27 sites to the State and National Registers will provide support and resources to preserve their rich heritage and help ensure future generations of New Yorkers can continue to be inspired.”
State and National Registers listing can assist owners in revitalizing properties, making them eligible for various public preservation programs and services, such as matching state grants and state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits.
Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said, “Part of our mission here at State Parks is to help preserve and promote the incredible range of history present in our state. Securing State and National Registers recognition for such places provides resources with potential incentives, such as state and federal tax credits, that will help keep this history alive and vibrant.”
Daniel Mackay, Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation at State Parks said, “This is the largest group of nominations presented to the board this year and it demonstrates an increase in the interest of community members in participating in these efforts. The Division for Historic Preservation is committed to designating and supporting historic resources that represent New Yorkers’ rich and varied histories, and it is an honor to be involved in such work.”
Over the last decade, the State has approved use of rehabilitation commercial tax credits for more than 1,000 historic properties, driving more than $12 billion in private investment.
A study by the National Park Service on the impact of the tax credit on jobs and tax revenue in New York State found that between 2016 and 2020, the credits generated 74,220 jobs nationally and more than $1.3 billion in local, state, and federal taxes.
The State and National Registers are the official lists of buildings, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and sites significant in the history, architecture, archaeology, and culture of New York State and the nation. There are more than 120,000 historic properties throughout the state listed on the National Register of Historic Places, individually or as components of historic districts. Property owners, municipalities, and organizations from communities throughout the state sponsored the nominations.
Once recommendations are approved by the Commissioner, who serves as the State Historic Preservation Officer, the properties are listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places and then nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, where they are reviewed and, once approved, entered on the National Register.
More information, with photos of the nominations, is available on the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website.
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual parks, historic sites, recreational trails, and boat launches, which were visited by a record 78 million people in 2020. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit parks.ny.gov, connect on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.
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