231 W. Packwood Ave. Maitland FL 32751-5596   407.539.2181 fax 407.539.1198   www.maitlandartcenter.org
Hours: 9am - 4:30pm M-F   12noon - 4:30pm Sat/Sun
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places - a State of Florida Historic Site

HISTORIC RECOGNITION at the MAITLAND ART CENTER

Explore the historic nature of the former "Research Studio" through the examination of some of the key benchmarks of the Art Center's status, both artistically and architecturally . . . 

1)  What does the designation National Register of Historic Places mean?  The Maitland Art Center was added to the National Register in 1982.  Information about the Register can be found here.  Basically, the National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Listing in the National Register contributes to preserving historic properties in a number of ways, including recognition that a property is of significance to the Nation, the State, or the community.   It is an aid in consideration in the planning for Federal or federally assisted projects, eligibility for Federal tax benefits, and qualification for Federal assistance for historic preservation.

2) What additional recognition has MAC acquired?  MAC is also listed as a State of Florida Historic Site.  Further information at preservation of historic sites at the state level may be found here . In Florida, the Office of Cultural, Historical and Information Programs is within the Department of State, and is the state agency responsible for promoting the historical, archaeological, museum, arts, state library, archives, records management and folk culture resources in Florida. The Director of the Division of Historical Resources serves as Florida's State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), providing a liaison with the national historic preservation program conducted by the National Park Service.

3) Are there further honors and designations advantageous to MAC?  Yes.  MAC's trustees and staff are currently hard at work to achieve the highest level of recognition available to historic sites: NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK status.  Please click here  to learn more about National Historic Landmarks.  This process, administrated by the National Parks Service, consists of multiple steps, including a precise series of measured architectural drawings (already completed by the HABS survey in the 1980s), followed by historical and aesthetic research that will lead to a formal application.  STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS! 

If you would like to contribute financially to this worthy cause, please contact MAC's Executive Director, Gerry Shepp, at 407.539.2181 or email Gloria Capozzi.  Every contribution adds to the effort to make the Maitland Art Center a National Historic Landmark.

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