HDP capture historic sites through measured drawings, large-format photographs, and historical reports; these materials reside in HABS/HAER/HALS Collection and are available to the public. HDP are administered by the National Park Service within its Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate; HDP consist of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) to systematically document historic sites and structures.
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The Heritage Documentation Programs (HDP) consist of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), and Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS). The programs document historic sites and structures across the United States through the creation of measured drawings, large-format photographs, and historical reports. Documentation is archived in the HABS/HAER/HALS Collection at the Library of Congress and is available to the public without...
www.nps.govThe Heritage Documentation Programs (HDP) consist of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), and Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS). The programs document historic sites and structures across the United States through the creation of measured drawings, large-format photographs, and historical reports. Documentation is archived in the HABS/HAER/HALS Collection at the Library of Congress and is available to the public without restriction.
www.nps.govKeywords: Heritage Documentation Programs, Documentation Outlook; Programs Roles Abstract: The Heritage Documentation Programs (HDP) of the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) began with the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) in 1933 and grew into four parallel programs by 2000. Sanctioned by 1935 Historic Sites Act and continue to flourish under the 1966 National Historic … study has set out to: a) trace the Programs‘ evolution and development begining with HABS leading the way followed by...
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