New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Heritage Areas System Bureau Program Planning Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of planning documents and correspondence related to the creation, development, and evolution of the New
York State Heritage Areas Program and New York State Urban Cultural Parks Program. The purpose of these programs has been
to develop, preserve, and promote the state's cultural and natural resources "as an expression of [New York] state's heritage."
The records document the purpose/objectives of the program, suggested community designations and legislative structure, as
well as marketing and outreach functions.
Creator:
Title:
Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Heritage Areas System Bureau program planning files
Quantity:
Inclusive Dates:
1986-1991
Series Number:
21794
Arrangement
Numerical by project number.
Administrative History
The New York State Heritage Areas System was initially established in 1977 as the New York State Urban Cultural Parks System
pursuant to Chapter 727, Laws of 1977, codified as Title G (Articles 31-35) of the Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
Law. It was amended by Chapter 541, Laws of 1982, where "Urban Cultural Parks" were renamed "Heritage Areas." It was again
amended by Chapter 666, Laws of 1997.
The purpose of the Heritage Areas System is to develop, preserve, and promote the state's cultural and natural resources "as
an expression of our state's heritage." The program relies on various partnerships between state and local government agencies,
non-government organizations, and the private sector to achieve goals related to historic preservation, educational interpretation,
recreation, and appropriate economic development. Visitor centers are established in each heritage area along with park facilities
and interpretive signage. Under the auspices of the agency and created pursuant to Section 33, a 21-member Heritage Areas
Advisory Council oversees and advises the system. In addition, representatives of all heritage areas have formed an independent
not-for-profit Heritage Areas Association of New York State.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of planning documents and correspondence related to the creation, development, and evolution of the New
York State Heritage Areas Program and New York State Urban Cultural Parks Program. Records include purpose/objectives of the
program, suggested community designations and legislative structure as well as marketing plans, feasibility studies, and annual
reports. Some published documents are also included.
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Dates |
Contents |
Box |
Accretion: 21794-11 |
1987-1988 |
Streetscape |
1 |
1987-1988 |
Lincoln Pk Pool |
1 |
1987-1988 |
Play Sculpture |
1 |
1987-1988 |
Interpretive Program |
1 |
1987-1988 |
Park Planning |
1 |
1988-1989 |
Quackenbush Shtrs. |
1 |
1988-1989 |
Trolley Mater, 88 |
1 |
1988-1989 |
Lecture Series |
1 |
1989-1990 |
City Hall Improvements |
2 |
1989-1990 |
Normanskill Farm |
2 |
1989-1990 |
Vietnam Memorial |
2 |
1989-1990 |
Theatre District Signs |
2 |
1989-1990 |
AlbCo. C.H., 75th |
2 |
1989-1990 |
City Hall Booklet |
2 |
1989-1990 |
V.C. Interp/Promo |
2 |
1989-1990 |
Troll. Mater., 89 |
2 |
1990 |
Festival of Albany |
2 |
1990 |
USS Albany Association |
2 |
1990 |
Exhibits in Albany |
2 |
1986-1987 |
Market Arcade/Cinema |
3 |
1987-1988 |
Theatre District Survey |
3 |
1988-1989 |
Market Arcade Facades |
3 |
1988-1989 |
Market Arcade |
3 |
1988-1989 |
Wurlitzer Building |
3 |
1989-1990 |
Singers, Fillmart |
3 |
1989-1990 |
Theatre District Broch |
3 |
1989-1990 |
Lunchertainment |
3 |
1991 |
Chippewa St. Sidewalk Improvement |
3 |
1991 |
Theatre District UCP Plaque Program |
3 |
1986-1987 |
Troy Visitor Center |
4 |
1986-1987 |
Cohoes Clt. Res. |
4 |
1987-1988 |
Interpretive Program |
4 |
1987-1988 |
Renss. Jr. Museum |
4 |
1987-1988 |
Heritage Trail Plan |
4 |
1987-1988 |
Interp. Development |
4 |
1987-1988 |
Tug Restoration |
4 |
1987-1988 |
Brochure and Map |
4 |
1988-1989 |
Watervliet Journal |
4 |
1988-1989 |
Gateway Phase III |
4 |
1988-1989 |
Jr. Museum History |
4 |
1988-1989 |
River St. Plan |
4 |
1989-1990 |
RPI RR Exhibit |
5 |
1989-1990 |
Rensselaer County Exhibit |
5 |
1989-1990 |
Troy Mkt. & Promo. |
5 |
1989-1990 |
Watervliet Arsenal Exhibit |
5 |
1989-1990 |
Troy Bicentennial |
5 |
1989-1990 |
Colonie MP Update |
5 |
1991 |
Washington Place Facade Restoration |
5 |
1991 |
RCHS Local History |
5 |
1991 |
South Troy Ngh. Prog. |
5 |
1991 |
Green Island Community Heritage Pay |
5 |
1991 |
Burden Building Exhibit |
5 |
1987-1988 |
Stockade Plan |
6 |
1988-1989 |
Rondout Revitalization |
6 |
1989-1990 |
Dutch Treat Fest |
6 |
1989-1990 |
Mar. Ctr. Interp. - 89 |
6 |
1989-1990 |
Rondout II Lighthouse Brochure |
6 |
1991 |
Twaalfskill Improvement Project |
6 |
1991 |
Hudson River Maritime Center Signage Project |
6 |
1992 |
Hudson River Maritime Center Steam Tug Mathilda Brochure |
6 |
1987-1988 |
Battery Park Kiosk |
7 |
1987-1988 |
Snug Harbor Trolley |
7 |
1987-1988 |
Interpretive Signage |
7 |
1987-1988 |
Management Plan Update |
7 |
1988-1989 |
Interpretive Plan/Scripts |
7 |
1988-1989 |
Special Events |
7 |
1988-1989 |
Black History Program |
7 |
1989-1990 |
Harbor Park Film |
7 |
1989-1990 |
Harbor Park Fest |
7 |
1989-1990 |
Lettie Interp. |
7 |
1991 |
Ship & Model Boat Festival |
7 |
1991 |
Harbor Park Marketing & Interp. Plan |
7 |
1991 |
Management Plan Revision for Empire Stores |
7 |
1991 |
Harbor Park Festival |
7 |
1986-1987 |
Browns Race Plan |
8 |
1987-1988 |
Joint UCP/CLG |
8 |
1989-1990 |
UCP Fall Event |
8 |
1992 |
Visitor Center Audio-Visual |
8 |
1992 |
Brown's Race Excavation |
8 |
1992 |
Brown's Race Street Design |
8 |
1992 |
Brown's Race Parking Garage Design |
8 |
1986-1987 |
Sackets House Roof |
9 |
1986-1987 |
Harbor/Traffic Study |
9 |
1987-1988 |
Brochure (CLG) |
9 |
1991 |
Sackets Harbor UCP Brochure |
9 |
1986-1987 |
Signs/Brochures |
9 |
1987-1988 |
Anniversary Journ. |
9 |
1988-1989 |
Waterfront Park Improvement |
9 |
1989-1990 |
Aqueduct/VC Improvement |
9 |
1986-1987 |
Four Projects |
10 |
1986-1987 |
Canfield Casino |
10 |
1987-1988 |
Decorative Lights |
10 |
1987-1988 |
City Hall Elevator |
10 |
1987-1988 |
City Hall Roof |
10 |
1987-1988 |
Casino Improvements |
10 |
1987-1988 |
Putnam Parking |
10 |
1989-1990 |
Congress Park Improvement |
10 |
1989-1990 |
High Rock Parking |
10 |
1991 |
Interpretive Promotion Project |
10 |
1991 |
Gideon Putnam Burial Ground |
10 |
1991 |
Kaydeross Carousel |
10 |
1987-1988 |
Interpretive Video |
11 |
1987-1988 |
Holiday Program |
11 |
1987-1988 |
HP Law Revision |
11 |
1987-1988 |
Management Plan Update |
11 |
1989-1990 |
VC Area Improvements |
11 |
1989-1990 |
Schenectady Tricentennial |
11 |
1989-1990 |
Interpretive Plan Development |
11 |
1991 |
Interactive Interpretive Program |
11 |
1991 |
Walking Tour Brochure |
11 |
1986-1987 |
Sacketts District |
12 |
1987-1988 |
Streetscapes |
12 |
1989-1990 |
VC Area Improvements |
12 |
1991 |
UCP Interpretive Package |
12 |
1991 |
Seneca Falls National Register Nomination |
12 |
1986-1987 |
Chenango Promenade |
13 |
1986-1987 |
Three Projects |
13 |
1987-1988 |
Endicott Streets |
13 |
1987-1988 |
Ethnic Festival |
13 |
1987-1988 |
Turn of Century |
13 |
1987-1988 |
Character of Times |
13 |
1987-1988 |
Ross Park Carousel |
13 |
1988-1989 |
CFJ Carousel |
13 |
1989-1990 |
Pool/Bathhouse |
13 |
1989-1990 |
Two Rivers Fest |
13 |
1989-1990 |
Endicott Carousel |
13 |
1989-1990 |
Carousel Museum |
14 |
1989-1990 |
Rec/Ross Carousels |
14 |
1989-1990 |
Management Plan Update |
14 |
1991 |
Link Aviation History Exhibit |
14 |
1991 |
Educational/Interpretive Plan |
14 |
1991 |
Discovery Center Exhibit |
14 |
1991 |
Roberson Carousel Exhibit |
14 |
1991 |
National Register Carousel Nomination |
14 |
1991 |
Binghamton's Building Exhibit |
14 |
1987-1988 |
Feasibility Study |
15 |
1987-1988 |
Trolleys & Brochures |
15 |
1987-1988 |
Interpretive Panels |
15 |
1989-1990 |
Armory Square, I-II |
15 |
1989-1990 |
Downtown Signage |
15 |
1989-1990 |
Renaissance Plan |
15 |
1989-1990 |
Summer in City, 88 |
15 |
1989-1990 |
Crossroads Brochure |
15 |
1989-1990 |
Armory Square Brochure |
15 |
1989-1990 |
Client/Hanov. Brochure |
16 |
1989-1990 |
OHA Exhibits |
16 |
1989-1990 |
Canal Museum Exhibit |
16 |
1989-1990 |
Disc. Trail Study |
16 |
1989-1990 |
Management Plan Update |
16 |
1991 |
Visitor Center Exhibit Supplement |
16 |
1991 |
Syracuse Jazz Festival |
16 |
1991 |
Salt City Mini Golf |
16 |
1987-1988 |
Main St. Improvements |
16 |