Michigan. State Historic Preservation Office

In 1966, the United State Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act. This act required that each state establish a State Historic Preservation Office to identify, evaluate, register, interpret and protect the state's historic properties. The office provides technical assistance to local communities and administers an incentive program that includes state and federal tax credits. The SHPO works closely with the Office of the State Archaeologist to accomplish its goals. For many years, the SHPO was under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Dept. of State as part of the Bureau of History, and then the Michigan Historical Center. In 2009, the office was transferred to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

From the description of Environmental review files, 1994-1997. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 640171403

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