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The National Register of Historic Places
is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. More...

Weekly List - Highlighted Property of the Week:
Hobson Block, Fayette County, Iowa
Designed by locally prominent architect, Edward Easton, Hobson Block (1885) is significant as an excellent example of late Victorian commercial architecture and for its association with Joseph Hobson, a prominent businessman, who had the building constructed soon after a devastating fire destroyed many of West Union's early frame commercial buildings. ...See full documentation.

American Indian Heritage Month
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month.

Photo Policy Update The National Register of Historic Places is seeking comments on a proposed update to our photograph policy. The Digital Photography Specifications Checklist summarizes the updated National Register photographic requirements for digital images media, including use of CD-R Gold or DVD-R Gold, image size, and labeling. More...

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