There are various printed and archival historic preservation resources available in the collections of the Decorah Genealogy Association, the Decorah Public Library, the Luther College Preus Library, the Winneshiek County Historical Society, and the Vesterheim Museum Library. There are also a huge variety of more general materials available on the Internet.
The following are a few examples of available materials that the DHPC has found useful:
- The 2010 Planning for Preservation document was commissioned by the Decorah Historic Preservation Commission, was funded by a CLG grant from the State of Iowa, and was written by local architectural historian David Anderson. The document provides an extensive survey of Decorah’s cultural/historical context, a useful bibliography, and a detailed set of planning goals.
- The National Park Service Department of the Interior provides a wealth of information, including “The Secretary of the Interior Standards and Guidelines” and “Technical Preservation Services” bulletins on a wide range of topics. Information is available here: Technical Preservation Services (U.S. National Park Service)
- The State Historical Society of Iowa includes a State Historic Preservation Office division whose activities and resources (including National Register nominations and Historic Preservation Tax Credits) are outlined under the “Historic Preservation” tab. Click here to view.