On nearly a daily basis I receive inquiries from folks asking if their property qualifies for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). …
What is the National Register and how do I Nominate a Building? Part II
By Cory Jensen, National Register Coordinator In a previous post I gave some background on what the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is and …
What is the National Register and how do I Nominate a Building? Part I
By Cory Jensen, National Register Coordinator As the National Register Coordinator at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, this is a question I receive on …
Stewardship Spotlight
Meet Sally Wither, a Vernal local, who is passionate about volunteering, education, and spending time exploring the unique trails around Uintah County. Sally Wither was …
Welcome Ryan!
The Utah SHPO team would like to introduce you to Ryan McGrath, our new Compliance Archaeologist. His responsibilities at SHPO will be reviewing pretty much …
July Steward Spotlight
Meet Garfield County stewards John and Marsha Holland. Both have been involved in site stewardship for years and we are so happy that they have …
Welcome Justin!
The SHPO team is set to have a few new faces in Summer 2023, starting with one of the summer interns in Public Archaeology, Justin …
Stewardship Spotlight – April 2023
Meet Joan & Paul Joan West and Paul Magnanti are very dedicated Utah Site Stewards who call Moab home. Both Joan and Paul have a …
Fort Douglas Archaeology Walking Tour
***Register at EventBrite to Reserve Your Spot*** Join archaeologist Dr. Chris Merritt from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office for a walking tour of the …
2023 UCSS Get-Together & Historic Preservation Conference – Here is how it will shake out!
We have an awesome opportunity for y’all. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will be hosting the Utah Preservation Conference in conjunction with the Stewardship …
It’s All About That Base: The Wall Avenue Historic Trash Dump Discovery, Ogden, Utah
Christopher W. Merritt, Utah State Historic Preservation Officer Imagine your life without landfills, dumpsters, and collection services: where would all your trash go? How would …
Utah Main Street Webinar Series: The Standards
Join Utah SHPO Historical Architect, Jansen Bennett, for a 1-hour overview of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Gain a high-level understanding of the standards …