Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation                Back to Home

1107 Washington Street
Vicksburg, Mississippi  39183   
Phone   601-636-5010
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City of Vicksburg's Historic Preservation Ordinance
Appendix A Zoning includes the city’s historic preservation ordinance, Ordinance 73-11, as amended.

Preservation Basics
Historic preservation has many advantages, but most of all, it is simply a matter of good sense.  And becoming a preservationist doesn't require learning lots of esoteric vocabulary, buying an old house, or suffering through a boring lecture.  Fun, everyday activities, such as going to the movies and taking a walk, are great ways to enjoy America's heritage and protect it at the same time. 

Choosing An Appropriate Treatment
Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, or Reconstruction
Rooted in over 120 years of preservation ethics in both Europe and America, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are common sense principles in non-technical language.

Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service
For over 25 years, the TPS has helped homeowners, preservation professionals, organizations, and government agencies by publishing printed pamphlets and books, easy-to-read guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings.

TPS Preservation Briefs
The first Preservation Brief was published in 1975.  Since then, over 40 more have been added to the series. 

TPS Preservation Tech Notes
Case Studies for Historic Preservation
With over 45 Tech Notes published, this series provides a wealth of information for practitioners in the preservation field, including architects, contractors and maintenance personnel, as well as owners and developers of historic properties.

National Park Service Heritage Preservation Bookstore
Over 30 years of experience makes the sales publications on historic buildings and landscape featured in the Bookstore a must for your home or office.

Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
These incentives are available for buildings that are National Historic Landmarks, that are listed in the National Register, and that contribute to National Register Historic Districts. 

Mississippi Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
These incentives offer a 25-percent credit for rehabilitation of historic structures used for residential or business purposes.  Properties qualifying for the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit automatically qualify for the state tax credit.

Glossary of Preservation Related Terms

Glossary of Architectural Terms
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House Style Picture Dictionary  
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Wikipedia Dictionary of Architectural Styles
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, discover how architectural styles classify architecture in terms of the use of form, techniques, materials, time period, region and other stylistic influences.

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