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Featured Project: Midtown National Register Nomination Program
Description
The Historic Preservation Office is working with two midtown neighborhoods, Catalina Vista and Blenman-Elm, to assist them in preserving the historic character of their neighborhoods. Grant funding has been received from the Arizona Heritage Fund to produce a National Register nomination for Catalina Vista and to do a partial Historic Resource Inventory for Blenman-Elm. Products will include neighborhood history, photos and inventory forms for every house in Catalina Vista and approximately one-half of Blenman-Elm.
Key Features
Partners
The entire project is a collaborative effort between the two neighborhoods, the Arizona Historical Society, the University of Arizona College of Architecture, and the City of Tucson Historic Preservation Office. Both neighborhoods are providing cash match to the project as well as the volunteer time. The city is also providing some matching funds and administrative oversight of the grant.
Impact
Two years ago, the city was approached by the two neighborhood associations about the possibility of listing with the National Register of Historic Places. In preparation for submittal of a grant to the Arizona Heritage Fund, training programs were developed in partnership with the Arizona Historical Society and the University of Arizona College of Architecture to assist residents in researching the history of their properties, conducting oral history interviews, and identifying architectural styles in the two neighborhoods. National Register listing provides access to property tax reductions and grant funds to improve properties, as well as increasing neighborhood pride and involvement.
For more information about Midtown National Register, contact Marty McCune,791-4605, mmccune1@ci.tucson.az.us