State Historic Preservation Office
Address: 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-986-0684
Fax: 503-986-0793
Contact:
Chrissy Curran, Heritage Division Manager and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Statutory Authority: ORS
358.612
The office creates opportunities for individuals, organizations and local governments to be directly involved protecting significant historic and cultural resources. They provide archaeological services, grant programs, planning assistance, tax incentive programs and federal programs such as the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the Certified Local Government Program and the Oregon Main Street Network collaborate with communities to develop comprehensive revitalization strategies based on a community’s unique assets, character and heritage.
The OPRD director is Oregon’s designated State Historic Preservation Officer.
State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
Address: 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-602-2468
Fax: 503-986-0793
Statutory Authority: ORS
358.622
Duties and Responsibilities: The committee is a nine-member group that reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The members are professionally recognized in the fields of history, architecture, archaeology and other related disciplines. The committee holds public meetings in February, June and October each year at different locations within the state.
Heritage Commission
Address: 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-877-8834
Fax: 503-986-0793
Contact: Katie Henry, Coordinator
Statutory Authority: ORS
358.570
The nine-member, governor-appointed commission works as a connector and catalyst for hundreds of organizations and thousands of Oregonians devoted to preserving and interpreting Oregon’s heritage resources. Its programs include the Heritage and Museum Grant Programs, technical assistance for heritage organizations and an annual conference. It also gives annual Heritage Excellence Awards and designates Oregon Heritage Traditions, All-Star Communities and Statewide Celebrations.
Commission on Historic Cemeteries
Address: 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-986-0685
Fax: 503-986-0793
Contact: Kuri Gill, Coordinator
Statutory Authority: ORS
97.772–
97.784
The commission maintains a list of historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon. It works to promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries and to provide financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearance.
Office of Outdoor Recreation
Address: 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-510-8259
Fax: 503-986-0792
Contact: Cailin O’Brien-Feeney
Statutory Authority: ORS 390.233
The office pulls support from public, nonprofit and commercial organizations to protect and expand access, promote participation and protect the natural resources upon which outdoor recreation depends. Through policy coordination, research and reporting, and development of common strategies across the public and private sectors, the office works to ensure outdoor recreation delivers personal, community and economic benefits in perpetuity.