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State preservation office briefs Blowing Rock council on National Register, local designation and tax incentives
Summary
Representatives from the North Carolina Historic Preservation Office explained differences between National Register listing and local historic designation, the role of Section 106 reviews for federally involved projects, potential tax credits and the local designation process.
Representatives from the North Carolina Historic Preservation Office briefed the Blowing Rock Town Council on July 8 about options for historic recognition and local preservation tools, explaining the differences between federal National Register listings and locally enacted historic districts and how each affects regulation, incentives and review processes.
Christie Brantley of the Historic Preservation Office described three primary designations: National Historic Landmarks (federal), National Register of Historic Places (federal, administered through the state) and local designations enacted by municipalities. She told the council that National Register listing is honorary and does not by itself restrict owner actions, but properties listed become subject to review under Section 106 when federal funds or permitting are…
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