Archaeology Guidelines

An 89-page publication containing the standards and specifications by which the Ohio Historic Preservation Office reviews, evaluates, and comments on archaeological research conducted under our review authority.

Caring for Your Old House

by Judith L. Kitchen

$29.95+ postage & handling; paperback
(10% discount for members)

Offers comprehensive advice on researching, repairing, and maintaining an older house, along with helpful checklists and money-saving tips.

Characteristics of Effective Local Historic Preservation Legislation

by Judith L. Kitchen

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(10% discount for members)

Discusses establishing and implementing effective local historic preservation legislation and gives examples of nine essential sections each effective ordinance should have.

Houses and Homes: Exploring Their History

by Barbara J. Howe, Dolores A. Fleming, Emory L. Kemp, and Ruth Ann Overbeck

$19.95+ postage & handling; paperback
(10% discount for members)

A guide to researching the history of a house through written, oral, and visual sources.

To order call 800-797-2357 or email tcarney@ohiohistory.org.

How to Complete the Ohio Historic Inventory

by Stephen C. Gordon

$29.95+ postage & handling; paperback
(10% discount for members)

Features a guide to Ohio architectural styles and building types, a visual glossary of architectural and building terms, and detailed information on how to conduct historic property surveys and record properties on Ohio Historic Inventory forms.

Old-Building Owner's Manual

by Judith L. Kitchen

$12.95+ postage & handling; paperback
(10% discount for members)

Here is what every owner, trustee, tenant, or friend of an older building should know about caring for it. Designed to help you understand your building, maintain it, and make informed decisions about repairs and improvements. Includes pull-out Building Inspection Guide.

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

by W. Brown Morton III, Gary L. Hume, Kay D. Weeks, and H. Ward Jandl

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This National Park Service publication discusses the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation in a clear, concise manner, giving illustrated examples of recommended and non-recommended treatments for older buildings.

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