Carthage Historic Preservation, Inc.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 375 | Carthage, MO 64836
Phelps House: 1146 Grand Avenue, Carthage, MO
417.358.1776
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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MISSOURI STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO)
https://mostateparks.com/page/84371/state-historic-preservation-office
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SHPO is the agency authorized to carry out the responsibilities of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
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SHPO provides educational services to the general public of all ages to promote awareness and understanding of historic preservation. Technical assistance is provided to all citizens free of charge.
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NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/preservation-briefs.htm
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Preservation Briefs provide information on preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic buildings. These publications help historic building owners recognize and resolve common problems prior to work.
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NAITONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm
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The National Register of Historic Places is an honorary list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that meet established criteria for significance. It provides formal recognition of a property’s significance based on national standards used by every state.
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CARTHAGE, MISSOURI: AN ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY AND STUDY IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION,, January 1978
https://mostateparks.com/sites/mostateparks/files/Carthage%20Courthouse%20Sq%20Report.pdf
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STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
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The premier research center for the study of Missouri state and local history. Guided by its bylaws, the Society collects, preserves, and publishes materials that enhance research and support learning opportunities in the study of the Midwest.
MISSOURI PRESERVATION
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Missouri Preservation advocates for, educates about and assists with the preservation of our state's unique architectural resources.
RESEARCH YOUR HOUSE
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JASPER COUNTY RECORDS CENTER
https://www.jaspercountymo.gov/archives-records
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HOUSE STORY: HOW TO RESEARCH HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES https://www.carthagehistoricpreservation.org/
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CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
http://www.carthage.lib.mo.us/
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Helpful resources include a reference section on the second floor and research databases
1888 CARTHAGE CITY DIRECTORY
https://archive.org/details/carthagemissouri00cart/page/n11/mode/2up
CENSUS RECORDS
https://www.archives.gov/research/census
ONLINE DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS
DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF AMERICA
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Discover 45,501,685 images, texts, videos, and sounds from across the United States
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
https://ask.loc.gov/genealogy-local-history/faq/304931
SANBORN FIRE INSURANCE MAPS
https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn04603_001/
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DAVID RUMSEY MAP COLLECTION
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CITY OF CARTHAGE RESOURCES
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CITY OF CARTHAGE
CITY OF CARTHAGE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
https://carthagemo.gov/357/Public-Works
CITY OF CARTHAGE PLANNING, ZONING AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
https://carthagemo.gov/164/Planning-Zoning
CITY OF CARTHAGE ORDINANCES
https://library.municode.com/mo/carthage/codes/code_of_ordinances
OTHER RESOURCES
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BOB YAPP, Preservationist, Teacher & Consultant
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Provides hands-on workshops in Hannibal, Missouri, and around the country.
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CHP and Bob Yapp hosted two window restoration workshops and a flooring restoration workshop in Carthage.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
https://www.asbestos.com/abatement-guide/
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HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY