What is SHPO? What libraries must meet SHPO requirements?
SHPO, New York’s State Historic Preservation Office, is part of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The mission of SHPO is to help communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archaeological, and cultural resources. Any library building that is 50 years old or older comes under the auspices of SHPO. In the event a building is determined by SHPO to be of historical significance, the SHPO approval letter must specify the precise changes to the building that are being approved. Any project components not specifically approved in writing will not be considered for funding. In the event a building is determined by SHPO to lack historical significance, a letter to that effect from SHPO must accompany the application. Such letter may be used in subsequent years to comply with construction application requirements. For more information about SHPO requirements, please call (518) 237-8643 and press “0”. You will be directed to the
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