Programs & Services :: Technical Assistance
Through its experienced staff Preservation Pennsylvania regularly responds to requests for information and assistance on a wide range of technical preservation issues. We are,however, a small organization with a small staff. Therfore we have formed a committee which has brought together the other preservation organizations serving Pennsylvania. Together, we have developed the network you see below. We are hopeful that this list will reduce the number of calls an individual seeking technical assistance will have to make. You can obtain more detailed information by clicking on the name of the organization.
We also recommend that you contact your local preservation/historic organization, as they are more familiar with the resources and issues of the region.  You will find many local organizations listed in the Links section.

As always, if you do not find the information that you need you may contact Preservation Pennsylvania, 257 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, (717) 234-2310, Fax: (717)234-2522, Email: info@preservationpa.org. We will do our best to put you in contact with an individual or organization that can handle your concern.

Statewide Preservation Organization
Private statewide preservation groups work with the SHPOs, assist local groups, intervene in preservation issues, advocate for state legislative support, provide membership and educational programs, issue publications, engage in real estate and revolving fund programs and serve as information clearinghouses. Preservation Pennsylvania is the Commonwealth's only statewide, private non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of historically and architecturally significant properties.


Preservation Pennsylvania
257 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-234-2310
Fax: 717-234-2522
E-Mail: info@preservationpa.org
Melinda Higgins Crawford, Executive Director

The Commonwealth's only statewide, private non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of historically and architecturally significant properties.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

The regional and field offices of the National Trust provide assistance to strengthen local and state preservation organizations, on-site technical assistance, preservation advocacy, administration and assistance on Trust financial aid programs, and development of conferences and special projects which address key regional preservation issues.

National Trust for Historic Preservation
Northeast Field Office
6401 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-848-8033 Fax: 215-848-5997
adrian_fine@nthp.org
Adrian Scott Fine, Director (DE, NJ, PA)
Neeta McCulloch, Program Assistant

National Trust Pennsylvania Advisors
A Board of Advisors composed of one or two members in each state and territory assists the National Trust by advising on preservation concerns and serving as a channel for the expression of local opinions and interests.

National Trust Advisors
A Board of Advisors composed of one or two members in each state and territory assists the National Trust by advising on preservation concerns and serving as a channel for the expression of local opinions and interests.

Caroline Boyce
Pennsylvania AIA
1405 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-236-4055
Fax: 717-236-5407
cboyce@aiapa.org

August Carlino
Steel Industry Heritage Corp.
623 East 8th Ave.,1st Floor
Homestead, PA 15120
412-464-4020
Fax: 412-464-4417
acarlino@riversofsteel.com


Pennsylvania's Heritage Parks Program
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Heritage Parks Program
P.O. Box 8475
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-5877
Fax: 717-772-4363

www.dcnr.state.pa.us

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation & Conservation administers the Commonwealth's Heritage Parks program. Each park is a region that encompasses cultural, historic, recreational, and scenic resources that collectively reflect a special aspect of Pennsylvania's past industrial and agricultural heritage.

State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
As the key state and territorial government preservation officials, the SHPOs conduct cultural resource surveys, prepare statewide preservation plans, nominate properties to the National Register of Historic Places, review federal undertakings for effects on landmarks, administer grants-in-aid, help certify projects for federal tax incentives, provide public education, cooperate with related state agencies, administer historic properties and supervise archaeological activities.

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
300 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0024
717-787-2891
Barbara Franco, Executive Director

Bureau for Historic Preservation
Commonwealth Keystone Building, 2nd Floor
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0093
717- 787-4363
Jean Cutler, Director, 717-705-4035
jecutler@state.pa.us
Andrea MacDonald, Chief, Division of Preservation Services, 717-787-4215,
amacdonald@state.pa.us

Doug McLearen
Chief, Division of Archaeology & Protection
717-772-0925
dmclearen@state.pa.us

Other Related Statewide Programs

Pennsylvania Downtown Center
130 Locust Street, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-233-4675
Fax: 717-233-4690
E-Mail: padowntown@padowntown.org

William S. Fontana. Executive Director

Pennsylvania's statewide nonprofit dedicated to the vitality, management and economic development of Pennsylvania's downtowns and business districts.


Pennsylvania Main Street Department of Community & Economic Development
Commonwealth Keystone Building, 4th Floor
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-720-7411
Fax: 717-214-5416

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1329
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-985-3201
Fax: 215-985-3207

300 N. 2nd St.,4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-234-6070
Fax: 717-234-6075


Judy Schwenk, Executive Director (Phila.)

Julie Lalo, Vice President for Communications & Advocacy (Hbg.)
Marilyn Wood, Director, Southeast Pennsylvania Metropolitan Development Caucus

Grant Ervin, Program Manager, Southwestern PA
c/o Pittsburgh Partnership fpr Neighborhood Development
425 Sixth Ave., Suite 1740
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-471-3727

An Alliance of organizations and individuals committed to promoting sound land use policies and actions. 10,000 Friends seeks growth and development that will support the economic and social viability of landscapes, environmental quality, and heritage resources.

The Campaign to Renew Pennsylvania
A network of organizations and individuals committed to thoughtful actions that will restore the economic competitiveness, government effectiveness, and quality of life of Pennsylvania's communities.

208 N. 3rd St. Suite 410
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1513
717-238-5030
Fax 717-234-6075
info@renewpa.org

Todd Vonderheid, Director of Strategy






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