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Public Relations Campaign Saves Madison's Historic State Street Buildings

A Positive Message and Multifaceted Campaign Saves the Historic Buildings
A positive and reasonable message was the key to saving historic buildings on the city of Madison's famed State Street.
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About the State Archaeology Program

Learn how the State Archaeology Program serves the public.
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Financial Benefits of Preserving Your Historic Commercial Building

Discover the tax incentives available to owners of historic commercial buildings.
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Archaeological Sites Property Tax Exemption Program

Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office
Provides tax exemption for a property that contains an archaeological site listed in the National Register or State Register of Historic Places.
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Low-Interest Loan Programs and Historic Commercial Buildings

Learn about low-interest loan programs and successful projects completed with the aid of these programs.
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How to Get Expert Help and Funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Your nonprofit preservation organization can find funding opportunities and lots of support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Disclaimer - National Register and State Register of Historic Places

These are static lists and may not convey the most current information about a property.
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Communicate Your Historic Preservation Message

Learn how to make a case for historic preservation and use multiple tools to share your preservation message with different audiences.
Guide or Instruction

Wisconsin Historic Preservation Developments

Chapter 1: History of Historic Preservation, Page 4 of 4
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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
WHEDA's programs strive to stimulate affordable housing and economic development throughout the state
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Is Your Building Historic?

Determine your building's eligibility for a historic designation and the related benefits.
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How Does My Community Become a Certified Local Government (CLG)?

Learn about the four-step application process and how to maintain CLG status.
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Common Myths About Historic Buildings

Dispel the most common myths about ownership and renovation of a historic building.
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2024 Subgrant Awards to Wisconsin Certified Local Governments

Instructions for consultants interested in federally funded subgrant projects.
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American Battlefield Protection Program

National Park Service
Assists projects leading directly to identification, preservation, and interpretation of battlefield and/or historic sites associated with a battle.
Article

About the Maritime Preservation Program

Learn about the Society's Maritime Preservation Program, which preserves Wisconsin's historic shipwrecks.
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About the Museum Archaeology Program (MAP)

Learn about the history, outreach and services of the Society's Museum Archaeology Program.
Guide or Instruction

The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

Chapter 1: History of Historic Preservation, Page 3 of 4
Guide or Instruction

How to Write Effective Opinion Pieces about Historic Preservation

Learn strategies for responding to community misunderstandings and “bad press”
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Facade Grants and Historic Commercial Buildings

See examples of facade grant programs and the types of projects they will cover.

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