City Creek ditch flooding on North Temple Street, SLC, 1907
Why preserve? …
Most of all, it’s simply a matter of good sense. It's smart to protect older buildings and neighborhoods....”
~ National Trust for Historic Preservation
Utah's State Historic Preservation Office assists communities, agencies, and the general public in researching, surveying, designating, and treating their historic buildings and structures.
Explore our website and discover Utah’s historic built environment and how you can help preserve the past.
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Utah Preservation Conference
Join Certified Local Governments and other preservationists throughout the state at the Utah Heritage Foundation's annual Utah Preservation Conference.
National Register Information
Whether you want to list your historic property or research what other historic properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Utah, this is the site for you.
National Register Database
Find detailed information on the buildings and sites on the National Register in Utah.
Contractor Directory
Need professional assistance with your rehab? The companies and individuals in our directory have experience working with historic buildings.
Compliance Issues
For information on federal and state laws concerning cultural resources, see the SHPO Compliance pages.
Barbara Murphy 801-245-7251 - Program manager
Debbie Dahl 801-245-7233 – Grants
Chris Hansen 801-245-7239 - Sections 106 and 404 compliance
Don Hartley 801-245-7240 - Technical advice for CLGs and government agencies
Cory Jensen 801-245-7242 - National Register and architectural survey
Nelson Knight 801-245-7244 - Tax credits
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protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
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of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits
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