Resources for Protecting Historical Properties

Nebraska School for the Deaf. Added as an Omaha Landmark in December, 2018 through the work of Restoration Exchange and the support of the Gilbert M. and Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation.

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Online Resource DIRECTORY

Local Area Historical Properties

• Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission: Locally land-marked properties
• National Register of Historic Places: Nationally land-marked properties in the Omaha area

Protecting a Historical Property

• History Nebraska: Nebraska State Historical Office
• National Park Service: Guidance on listing a property on the National Register of Historic Places
• National Register Bulletin: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation

Professional Research Assistance

Is your property eligible? Check these criteria: 50 years old or older/building, structure, monument or statue or archaeological site/associated story or significance/historic features and integrity still exist

Restoration Exchange offers professional service to aid in land-marking a historical property. Based on information provided by you, we can estimate the total cost. Average projects require 20-30 hours.  See one of our latest accomplishments: The Fairacres Historical District.

Our Fees:

• $125 per hour for National Register/Omaha Landmark applications which is ‘all inclusive’ (site visits, photography, and research) – with tax credits
• $110 per hour for National Register/Omaha Landmark applications which is ‘all inclusive’ (site visits, photography, and research) – no tax credits

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