WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
HISTORIC RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION
ORGANZATIONS
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 803
Washington, DC 20004
(202)606-8503
(202)606-8647 fax
http://www.achp.gov
achp@achp.gov
Preservation Utah
Memorial House in Memory Grove Park
375 N. Canyon Road
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
(801)533-0858
https://preservationutah.org
PreservationDirectory.com
http://www.preservationdirectory.com/HistoricalPreservation/Home.aspx
This organization maintains an online resource for historic preservation, building restoration,
and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada.
Historic Preservation Commissions (HPCs)
See Historic Preservation Commissions
Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
300 S. Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
See State Historic Preservation Commission
RESOURCES
Preservation through rehabilitationUtah Division of State History list of resources to help as you begin work on your historic building.
Utah Preservation Directory
Preservation Utah's list of companies and individuals that have experience working with historic buildings
and sites.
How To Research Your House
By the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Revised July 2022
Building Technology Heritage Library
The Building Technology Heritage Library (BTHL) is primarily a collection of American and Canadian, pre-1964
architectural trade catalogs, house plan books, and technical building guides. Trade catalogs are an important
primary source to document past design and construction practices. These materials can aid in the preservation
and conservation of older structures as well as other research goals.
Preservation Library from PreservationDirectory.com
This is a repository of historic preservation and building restoration publications, reports, and articles that provide
expert guidance for the rehabilitation and preservation of historic structures, as well as links to essential policy
and legal documents that pertain to historic preservation and cultural resource management.
Preservation Briefs from the National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services
Preservation Briefs provide information on preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic buildings.
These NPS Publications help historic building owners recognize and resolve common problems prior to work.
Protecting Cultural Landscapes: Planning, Treatment and Management of Historic Landscapes
Preservation Brief #36 by Charles A. Birnbaum
ACHP article on "Youth & Historic Preservation"
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) urges historic preservation organizations to create
partnerships with local schools and work to offer service learning and community service opportunities to
students using local heritage resources.
Legacy Media Digital
946 W. Sunset Blvd.
St. George, UT 84770
(435)313-0087
http://LegacyMediaDigital.com
They convert home movies photos, slides, 8mm film to DVD, Flash Drive, or Cloud.
Historical Arts & Casting, Inc.
5580 West Bagley Park Road
West Jordan, UT 84081-5697
(801)280-2400
(800)225-1414
http://www.historicalarts.net
info@historicalarts.com
They are actively involved in the preservation movement, restoring and manufacturing old metal ornaments that
were an integral part of architectural treasures.
All Star Bronze
3152 Little Road PMB 326
Trinity, FL 34655
(727)807-9432
http://www.allstarbronze.com
They make cast metal plaques (Bronze, Aluminum, Copper, and Brass) for many historical/preservation
societies. They provide free quotes and will provide free art work to view before purchasing the plaque.
They will also offer us a 10% discount on their already low priced plaques.
Aesthetic Solar for Historic Districts
Sistine Solar
444 Somerville Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
https://www.sistinesolar.com
info@sistinesolar.com
Aesthetic Solar for Historic Districts, The Definative Style Guide
Magnetite
(888)433-2686
info@magnetite.com
http://www.magnetite.com/historical/index.html
Magnetite interior secondary glazing panels have been installed in thousands of historic properties around the
globe. By maintaining the original beauty of the existing windows and offering a tremendous increase in energy
savings. Magnetite is a champion of historic window preservation.
The Unico System
(800)527-0896
insidesales@unicosystem.com
https://www.unicosystem.com
Cool Off in Your Old Home with Unico
Non-intrusive air conditioning systems for older homes.
Wooden Window
849 29th Street
Oakland, California 94608
(877)704-3667
https://woodenwindow.com/building-pro/building-pro-portfolio/historical-restoration