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Local Sites of Interest
Visit these links to learn more about Historic Preservation efforts in Richmond and beyond…
City of Richmond
Visit the City of Richmond’s web site to learn about what’s going on in City Council and the various city agencies.
Bells For Peace
Bells for Peace, Inc is a non-profit dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Belgian Friendship Building at Virginia Union University, an Historical Black College/University opened in 1865.
Historic Richmond Foundation
HRF has wonderful resources for someone interested in renovating an old home.
Motley’s
Real Estate Services, Auctioneers and Brokers
Preservation Virginia
The PreservationVirginia web site provides information about statewide restoration efforts, including the fascinating discoveries in Jamestown.
The Valentine Richmond History Center
Offers a museum gallery of special collections, extensive archives of Richmond history, adult lectures, school programs and guided tours.
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
A place for research and tax credit information, etc.
Richmond City Watch
This is a local web site dedicated to cataloging buildings in the city. Also incorporates current information on historic buildings in danger or threat of demolition. Very comprehensive collection of architectural photography.
Richmond Vacant Property Watch
This is a local web site highlighting vacant properties in the City of Richmond.
Church Hill Peoples News
A neighborhood website that gives residents up-to-date information on the happenings on “the Hill”
National Sites of Interest
Historicproperties.com
Your Source for Buying and Selling Historic Properties. From projects to completed renovations, residential to commercial, west coast to east coast, Federal to Eclectic; you can search their database of properties for sale. If you have a property to sell, you can list it for sale using the List a Home form and view it online within three business days.
Preservation Resource Center
The Preservation Resource Center in New Orleans has provided provided the blueprint for the A.C.O.R.N. organization here in Richmond. Visit their site to learn about the overwhelming success that PRC’s Operation Comeback has achieved.
PreservationDirectory.com
A comprehensive online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the Trust was founded in 1949 and provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to protect the irreplaceable places that tell America’s story.
The National Preservation Institute
The National Preservation Institute (NPI) is a nonprofit organization offering specialized information, continuing education, and professional training for the management, development, and preservation of historic, cultural, and environmental resources.
Preservation Briefs
Technical Preservation Services has helped home owners, preservation professionals, organizations, and government agencies by publishing easy-to read guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings.
The Nehemiah Program
The mission of Nehemiah Corporation is to serve as a catalyst for urban wealth creation and economic empowerment by its direct provision of affordable housing and homeownership and by providing support to other faith-based and community-based organizations.
Zillow.com
Zillow.com is an online real estate service dedicated t helping yo get an edge in real estate by providing you with valuable tools and information.