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April 3, 2009
The Honorable Bill Garcia
Chair, Weld County Board of County Commissioners
915 10''' Street/ P.O. Box. 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Re: National Register of Historic Places nomination of the I and Utilization Program I teadquarters
Dear Commissioner Garcia:
We are pleased to inform you that the Land Utilization Program Headquartets, located in the Pawnee National
Grasslands in the Briggsdale vicinity, will be considered by the Colorado Historic Preservation Review Board for
nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the federal government's official
list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology,
engineering and culture. These contribute to an understanding of the historical and cultural foundations of the
nation. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Colorado State Register of
Historic Properties. the State Register is Colorado's official list of historic properties deserving preservation.
't he Land Utilization Project Headquarters (LUP) is significant for its association with President Franklin
Roosevelt's New Deal legislative agenda to rescue the United States from the Great Depression. The LUP is
associated with several New Deal agencies including the Resettlement Administration, the Farm Security
Administration, and Soil Conservation Service. It represents a major shift in government policy relating to land
use and agriculture. The I IT is also significant for being was one of many New Deal programs developed to
deal with the crisis of the Dust Bowl. These programs sought to reverse the damage caused to the plains by
overgrazing, dry land farming, erosion, and dust. Finally, the LUP is important as a rare intact example of a
landscape designed by New Deal conservationists. All plantings were chosen for their suitability to semi -arid
conditions. The two shelterbelts were designed to stop erosion and provide a windbreak for the headquarters.
listing of a property or district provides recognition of the community's historic importance and assures
protective review of Federal and State projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic
property/district. It is hoped that these properties will be given special consideration in any future planning
activities. If the property/district is listed in the National and State Registers, certain Federal and State
investment tax credits for rehabilitation and other provisions may apply. Listing also provides eligibility for State
Historical Fund grants.
You are invited to attend the State Review Board meeting on May 8, 2009, in the Boettcher Auditorium at the
Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway in Denver. 'the National Register meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
during which comments concerning the eligibility of nominated properties are welcome. Unclosed is a tentative
agenda. If you plan to attend the meeting, please call our office so we may note your attendance at the meeting.
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COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
225 EAST 16TH AVENUE SUITE 950 DENVER COLORADO 80203 TEL 303/866-3392 FAX 303/866-2041 www.coloradohistory-oahp.org
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Should you have any questions about the nomination process or criteria for listing before the Review Board
meeting, please contact our office at (303) 866-3392.
Sincerely, 1
Steven W. Turner, AIA
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Enclosure
Tentative Agenda
OFFICE of
ARCHAEOLOGY
and HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
COLORADO HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REVIEW BOARD
And
COLORADO STATE REGISTER REVIEW BOARD
May 8, 2009
Colorado History Museum, Boettcher Auditorium
1300 Broadway Denver, Colorado
TENTATIVE AGENDA*
10:00 COLORADO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD CALL TO ORDER
Edward C. Nichols, State Historic Preservation Officer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of meeting minutes for February 20, 2009
BOARD PRESENTATION - SUSAN COLLINS, STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST/ DEPUTY SHPO:
ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE NEW COLORADO HISTORY CENTER SITE
10:30 NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION REVIEW
Explanation of program and procedures
Public review, discussion and Board eligibility recommendation
Mount Zion Church of the Rocky Mountain Mission of the United Brethren of Christ.
24225 Rockland Rd, Golden, (5JF.395)
Brook Forest Inn
8136 Brook Forest Road, Evergreen (5JF.2802)
Land Utilization Program Headquarters/ Briggsdale Work Center
44741 Weld County Rd 77, Briggsdale vicinity
Pawnee National Grasslands (USES) (5WI..1591)
Little Buckaroo Ranch Barn
20631 Trail Ridge Road, Grand take vicinity
Rocky Mountain National Park (NPS) (5GA.3895)
Alamosa Post Office
703 411 St., Alamosa (5Ai_.258)
Administrative Review Only:
North Cheyenne Canon Park
2120 South Cheyenne Canon Road, Colorado Springs (5EP.5968)
11:15* ADJOURNMENT OF COLORADO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD
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11:20** STATE REGISTER REVIEW BOARD CALL TO ORDER
Edward C. Nichols, President, Colorado Historical Society
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of meeting minutes for February 20, 2009
11:20 STATE REGISTER NOMINATION REVIEW
Explanation of nomination review procedures
Board nomination review and eligibility recommendation
Verner Z. Reed Memorial Library
502 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs (5EP.647)
STATE REGISTER NOMINATION AMENDMENTS
STATE REGISTER MULTIPLE PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION REVIEWS
Commercial Resources of the East Colfax Corridor, Denver Chris
11:30** ADJOURNMENT OF STATE REGISTER REVIEW BOARD
LUNCH FOR BOARD MEMBERS
*Preliminary agendas are subject to change. The final meeting agenda will be available on the Monday before
the meeting. For a copy, contact the National Register Staff at (303) 866-4683 or by e-mail at
chris.geddes@chs.state.co.us.
**Time shown is approximate and subject to change depending on the length of time required for board
review of each nomination.
Copies of the nominations to be reviewed may be examined at:
Office of Archaeology and I Iistoric Preservation
Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203-2167
Monday — Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
National Register and State Register Offices
Capitol Center
225 E. 161h Ave., Suite 950
Denver, CO 80203-1606
Monday — Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NOMINATION SUBMISSION DATES AND REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATES
Board meetings are usually held at the Colorado History Museum in Denver
SUBMISSION DEADLINES° BOARD MEETINGS SUBMISSION DEADLINES° BOARD MEETINGS
May 22, 2009 August 7, 2009
September 4, 2009 November 20, 2009
November 27, 2009 February 12, 2010
February 19, 2010°° May 7, 2010°°
May 21, 2010°° 1ugust 6, 2010°°
September 3, 2010°° November 19, 2010°°
November 26, 2010°° February 11, 2011°°
February 18, 2011°° May 6, 2011°°
°Official nomination submissions must include all required materials including the nomination form, maps and
photographs. Only complete and adequately documented nominations will be forwarded to the Review Board. Draft
nominations may be submitted at any time. °°Date subject to change
Preservation Programs of the
M COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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