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Historic Preservation/Cultural Resource Web Sites
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Federal Government - General Services Administration (GSA) Sites Public web site for national GSA. From the main page you can access the Public Building Service (http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pbs.htm) or go to American Public/Government Agencies/Business & Industry and go to Buildings/Real Estate (http://www.gsa.gov/public2d.htm). From Public Buildings Service go to General Information/Portfolio of Properties - 4 links to: 1. Building Profiles - (part of Building Operations & Maintenance) shows project status & ongoing work for both new construction and repairs and alterations 2. Historic Buildings and the Arts (http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pn) with links to: Historic Federal Buildings - database listing buildings viewed by state or architect
Technical Procedures page has links to:
Fine Arts Collection - database by state and artist Art-in-Architecture - database by state and artist Regional Fine Arts Officers Regional Historic Preservation Officers 3. Cultural, Environmental & Accessibility Programs (http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pt/pts/cultural/htm) 4. Special Events - trade show information (out of date) From Buildings/Real Estate there are 8 links: 1. Art-in-Architecture/Historic Preservation/Fine Arts Goes to Cultural Environmental & Accessibility Programs With links to Historic Federal Buildings National Environmental Policy Act Accessibility 2. Buildings which goes to the Public Buildings Service page 3. Business Opportunities 4. Can't Beat GSA Leasing Program 5. Design Excellence Program 6. Energy Conservation 7. Real Estate for Sale 8. Surplus Real Property GSA - Building Detail http://www.plus.gsa.gov/cgi-iw/iw110qry.exe Contains information on all GSA buildings. Organized by state and building number. Includes address, occupancy information, use of building, square footage and lease information. GSA - Policy Works Real Property http://policyworks.gov/org/main/mp/linkit.htm Information on Federal and commercial real estate, the workplace and related services. Includes information on vacant properties and properties for sale. GSA Insite http://insite.gsa.gov Internal web site for national GSA. GSA National Capital Region http://ncr.gsa.gov Public web site for the National Capital Region (NCR). Has employee locator. Go to Services/Real Estate and Building Services/ Historic Preservation, Fine Arts Conservation and Art Commissioning. This is the Cultural Resource Management page, titled Historic Preservation, Fine Arts and Arts Commissioning (http://ncr.gsa.gov/html/services/estate/cultural/home.htm). There are 9 categories: 1. Preservation Note - Preservation Note series online. Has table of contents and included topics like Bronze Hardware Replication and Plain and Decorative Paint Restoration, but the links do not work. Has link to NPS Preservation Briefs. 2. Outline Specifications - links to the national GSA site, Historic Preservation Technical Procedures 3. Historic Structure Reports - under construction 4. Historic Building List - includes building name, number, address, date of construction. List is grouped by date: pre-1925, 1925-40, Post 1940. 5. Project Information - Preservation Projects Database. Shows a table from the database including building number and work in progress. 6. CRM Links - links to related sites 7. General Post Office Redevelopment - links to GSA Preservation & Development Opportunity site and shows proposals to develop The General Post Office (Tariff Commission Building). 8. Fine Arts Conservation - nothing on site yet 9. Art Commissioning - nothing on site yet GSA Inside NCR http://198.78.74.192 Internal web site for NCR. Go to Portfolio Management which has 15 links, one being Historic Preservation. This links to the GSA NCR site, Cultural Resource Management/Historic Preservation, Fine Arts and Arts Commissioning. |
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Federal Government - National Park Service (NPS) Sites Federal Agency Preservation Assistance Program http://www2.cr.nps.gov/shpo Lists all State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), including addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record http://www.cr.nps.gov/habshaer Information on a national collection of over 32,000 architectural and engineering measured drawings, large-format photographs, descriptive historical data and field notes on HABS/HAER documented structures. Site contains a searchable database of the collections and contains information on obtaining copies of the documentation, information on publications and documentation standards and instructions. Historic Landscape Initiative http://www2.cr.nps.gov/hli Information on program created to promote preservation of landscapes. Includes links to related sites, information on planning, treatment and management of historic landscapes and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes. Internet Resources for Heritage Conservation, Historic Preservation & Archaeology - NCPTT http://www.cr.nps.gov/ncptt/irg
A list compiled and maintained by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. Contains a very comprehensive list of links to related sites, annotated and organized by topics, such as: International Organizations National Agencies Architectural Preservation Planning & Sustainability Archeology Historical Societies, SHPOs, State Archaeologists Museums/Archives/Conservation Research Project Links to the Past: National Park Service Cultural Resources http://www.cr.nps.gov National Park Service web site includes information on Archeology; Civil War; Historic Places, Structures and Landscapes; History; Maritime; Museum Collections; and Peoples and Cultures. The Historic Places, Structures and Landscapes links to: The National Register of Historic Places National Historic Landmark Program World Heritage Joint Project with ICOMOS Historic American Buildings Survey/ Historic American Engineering Record Historic Landscape Initiative Historic & Prehistoric Structures in the Parks From the home page, Programs takes you to Cultural Resource Programs with links to: American Indian Liaison Office Archeology & Ethnography Program Heritage Preservation Services links to: Preservation Briefs – series of publications concerning methods and techniques for restoring and maintaining historic properties Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act Historic Buildings links to: Preservation Briefs Secretary of the Interior's Standards Grants & Tax Credits Historic American Buildings Survey/ Historic American Engineering Record Museum Management Program National Center for Preservation Technology & Training National Center for Recreation & Conservation National Register, History & Education Program Park Historic Structures & Cultural Landscapes National Center for Preservation Technology & Training (NCPTT) http://www.ncptt.nps.gov
NCPTT, part of the NPS, promotes the preservation and conservation of historic resources through the dissemination of preservation technology and training information. Site includes their newsletter online and lists of organizations, conferences, job opportunities and training schedules. National Historic Landmarks http://www.cr.nps.gov/nhl Information on the Landmark program which recognizes nationally significant buildings. Can search for information on Landmark buildings organized by state. Includes links to assistance sources and preservation laws. National Register of Historic Places http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr Information on the National Register program, collections and publications. Includes a searchable list of properties on the Register, the NRIS - National Register Information System. Also has information on processing an application, sample nomination, using the Register for historical research, Teaching with Historic Places and Travel to Historic Places. Technical Preservation Services for Historic Buildings http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps Includes links to: Preservation Briefs Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Technical Preservation Services publications Information on Conservation Checklist for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings |
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Federal Government - Other Agencies & Sites Advisory Council on Historic Preservation http://www.achp.gov Independent Federal agency that functions as a policy advisor to the government on historic preservation issues. Web site has information on the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and working with Section 106. Bureau of Reclamation - Fine Arts Collection http://www.usbr.gov/art Contains information on art and artists from the Bureau of Reclamation art program. Has link to GSA Fine Art Collection. CRM - U.S. Government Agencies http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmusg.html Links to U.S. Government web sites related to historic preservation and cultural protection. Also includes links to International Councils, U.S. Cultural Resource Management Laws and State Agencies. Federal Preservation Forum http://www.ca.blm.gov/cdd/fpforum.html Non-profit organization of Federal preservation professionals. Gov Bot http://ciir2.cs.umass.edu/Govbot Database of government web sites. Library of Congress http://lcweb.loc.gov Home page for the Library of Congress. Includes calendar of events, special collections, exhibits, library services and research tools. Can search the catalogs online. Has Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) collections listed (this list is easier to use than the one on the HABS/HAER web page). Library of Congress - Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html Can search the HABS/HAER records by keyword, subject or geographic location. National Archives and Records Administration http://www.nara.gov Home page for the National Archives. Provides help with information needs and customer service for obtaining records. Includes a searchable database of selected holdings and a research tool titled, "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States." National Endowment for the Arts http://arts.endow.gov The National Endowment for the Arts is a Federal program to support the arts through grants and to broaden public access to the arts. OSTI - Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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National/International Organizations & Sites American Cultural Resources Association http://www.acra-crm.org A professional business organization of the cultural resources industry, including historic preservation, history, archaeology, architectural history and landscape architecture. Focuses primarily on business needs, promoting professional, ethical business practices. Site includes information on the group (primarily archaeologists) and contains good business information and contacts. Also has links to other cultural resource sites, including business, archaeology, history, historic preservation, State Historic Preservation Officers and federal resource sites. Association for Preservation Technology (APT) http://www.apti.org International member organization to advance technology related to the conservation of the built environment. Site includes information on membership, publications (including the APT Bulletin), conferences and links to other preservation web sites. CRM-International Council and Treaties http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmint.html Links to International web sites related to historic preservation and cultural protection. Also includes links to U.S. Government agencies, cultural resource management laws and state agencies. Heritage Preservation http://www.heritagepreservation.org A membership group supporting conservation and preservation activities in the U.S., including works of art, anthropological artifacts, documents historic objects and architectural and natural science specimens. This site includes information on grants, the National Task Force on Emergency Response, Tips for Handling Water-Damaged Valuables and links to other preservation sites.
International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) An international site created by UNESCO, based in Italy. Includes a database of international conferences, a training directory database and a list of international publications on architecture, conservation, restoration, the Earth, management and textiles. (A very slow site.) International Council of Museums (ICOM) http://www.icom.org Organization to promote and develop the museum profession. Has links to related sites. International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) http://www.icomos.org International organization of professionals dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites. Web site includes information on the organization, including the national committees of ICOMOS, the international scientific committees, the International World Committee, the International Training Committee and Underwater Cultural Heritage. It also includes information on architectural photogrammetry and cultural tourism; lists of international events, conferences and publications; and links to other sites. National Building Museum http://www.nbm.org A private, non-profit museum of American building, architecture, urban planning, construction, engineering and design. Site includes a calendar of events, presentations, lectures and special exhibits; information on their permanent collection and announcements concerning their education programs. National Preservation Institute http://www.npi.org Non-profit organization offering specialized training for historic preservation and cultural resource management. Site lists their seminars and includes links to related web sites. National Trust for Historic Preservation http://www.nthp.org A private, non-profit member organization with a variety of historic preservation programs. Web site contains membership information, current news on preservation issues, information on Trust-owned buildings, announcements of conferences and awards, discussion of legal issues, a list of the most endangered historic structures, a section on their Main Street project, and information on their publications, including "Preservation Magazine." Preservation Trades Network http://www.ptn.org Site contains information on their conferences and workshops. Includes links to services and suppliers' sites, publication lists, historic sites, government agencies, institutions and associations. Society for Industrial Archeology (SIA) http://www.ss.mtu.edu/ia/sia.html International non-profit member organization formed to promote the study and preservation of industrial structures and sites. Site contains information on the organization, calendar of conferences and events, excerpts from their newsletter and the "IA Journal" online, information on tours and links to related web sites. Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) http://www.sah.org Member organization supporting the study of architecture. Site contains information on membership, annual meetings, awards and fellowships, publications, tours, conferences, architectural exhibitions and links to related Internet sites. Also will contain a list of Historic Structures Reports currently under development. US/ICOMOS http://www.icomos.org/usicomos Site for the U.S. National Committee for ICOMOS contains information on their annual meeting, online issues of their newsletters with conservation and preservation topics, a list of papers collected from international conferences and the list of World Heritage Sites in the U.S.
World Heritage http://www.unesco.org/whc/nwhc/pages/home/pages/homepage.htm Part of Unesco, this site contains information about international conferences and events, international preservation news, online exhibits, the World Heritage List, sites in danger, virtual tours of international sites, stories about international experts in various field of preservation and conservation, examples of conservation methods from around the world, tourism and preservation information and a list of publications.
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State/Local Organizations & Sites Association for Preservation Technology-D.C. Chapter http://www.tiac.net/users/dbcoe Contains chapter and membership information, annual conference data and links to historic preservation resources. Building Stones of Maryland http://mgs.dnr.md.gov/esic/brochures/buildst.htm Information on building stones, with a bibliography, prepared by the Maryland Geological Survey. The City Beautiful and Washington, D.C. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/CITYBEAUTIFUL/dchome.html Information on the 1901 Plan for Washington, D.C., the City Beautiful Movement, Washington, D.C. and Beyond and a bibliography. CRM/U.S. State Historic Preservation Offices http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmshpo.html
Part of Archnet - Cultural Resource Management, includes links to resources related to historic preservation and cultural protection, list of State Historic Preservation Officers and the National Association of State Archaeologists. Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians http://www.tomco.net/~larak/sah/latrobe.html Site includes information on the organization, the Washington Studies Discussion Group, upcoming lectures, current news and a link to the "Guide to Research Materials for Architecture and the Built Environment Located in Metropolitan Washington, D.C." Maryland Historical Trust Home Page http://www.ari.net/mdshpo Site includes the Trust's Historic Site Inventory, Library Services, Preservation Services, Publications, Museums, and links to other SHPO offices, preservation resources and archaeological resources. National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers http://www.sso.org/ncshpo List of SHPOs with links to their web sites. New York Landmarks Conservancy: 25 Years of Preserving New York
Site lists preservation-related events primarily for New York, but also contains the "Professional Circle," a list of over 200 firms in preservation and related fields, organized by specialty. Also of interest are the articles from the Conservancy's technical assistance journal, "Common Bond," which include topics such as Preventing Rising Damp, Maintaining Brass and Copper, Repointing Masonry: The Problems with Hard Mortar and Maintaining Wood Doors. Preserve and Protect, Inc. http://www.preserve.org A non-profit corporation, based in New York, providing web space for historic preservation and environmental protection organizations. Includes current preservation news and alerts and a calendar of events, primarily for New York, but some deal with national and international issues. Contains links to Friends of Terra Cotta and several New York-based organizations. Virginia Department of Historic Resources http://www.state.va.us/dhr/dhrwebpg.htm Contains information on historic architecture and archaeology sites in Virginia. Also, information on regional offices, stewardship programs, their archives and library, tourism, publications, recognition programs, financial assistance, education and office staff. |
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Architectural and Engineering Sites A Digital Archive of American Architecture http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267 Archive of over 870 digitized images of American architecture. Archive can be searched by century, architect, building type, comparative materials, chronology, location, styles, urban planning and World's Fairs. There are also links to over 1000 other architecture/art sites. Contains large amount of information on Boston and Chicago. American Institute of Architects (AIA) Online http://www.aia.org Home page for the AIA. Architectural Record http://architecturalrecord.com Site based on the magazine includes design ideas, news, project information, building technology, and searchable database of product information. Architecture Virtual Library http://www.clr.utoronto.ca/VIRTUALLIB/ARCH/hist.html Architectural database of over 2000 records and links to sites, organized by category. Building Owners and Managers Association http://www.boma.org/index2.htm Includes information on the organization and membership; trade shows and exhibits; publications, products and services; association's magazine; industry research and office building performance data; government affairs; and codes. Cyburbia - Historic Preservation http://www.arch.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/pairc/hst_pres Internet links to historic preservation-related sites. Cyburbia - The Planning and Architecture Internet Resource Center http://www.arch.buffalo.edu/pairc Provides over 7000 links to architectural resources on the Internet. Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects http://www2.ari.net/aia-dc Home page for AIA/DC. |
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Materials & Construction Sites Code Check - Help with Building Codes http://www.codecheck.com/frame.htm Discussion of building codes, organized by categories. Construction Specifications Institute http://www.csinet.org National professional association that provides technical information and products for the construction industry. Includes links to related construction sites on the web. First Source Online (Architects' First Source for Products) http://www.afson/.com Comprehensive building product information online. Database is searchable by manufacturer or trade name, product type, by CSI Master Format, or by a word search. Friends of Terra Cotta http://www.preserve.org/fotc Non-profit organization to promote education and research in architectural terra cotta and ceramics material. Also includes information on the organization, current preservation issues and a list of publications. Glass Online http://www.glassonline.com Internet site for the glass industry. Includes a database of glass products and suppliers, a glass dictionary, information on exhibits and meetings, a brief history of glass and a list of publications. Institute for Research in Construction (IRC) http://www.nrc.ca/irc/irccontents.html Part of Canada's Construction Technology Center, which provides research, building code development and materials evaluation services. Site includes their newsletter, "Construction Innovation;" information on ongoing research programs, which include Building Envelope & Structure, Fire Risk Management, Indoor Environment and Urban Infrastructure; evaluation reports on over 600 materials and products and a list of publications. Masonry Conservation Research Group http://www.rgu.ac.uk/schools/mcrg/mcrghome.htm Based at the Robert Gordon University at Aberdeen, Scotland. Includes abstracts from research projects, like cleaning sandstone and granite, and links to over 200 other conservation sites. Preservation Trades Network http://wwwprginc.com/ptn-index/index.html Information on international Preservation Trades Workshop. Traditional Building http://www.traditional-building.com/index.html#MENU Database of companies included in "Traditional Building" magazine, with links to over 300 suppliers who specialize in products and services for restoration and renovation. Categories include:
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Systems & Energy Sites Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) http://www.aivc.org Sponsored by the International Energy Agency, the role of the Centre is to provide technical support for those involved with ventilation technology and to disseminate information on energy and air quality issues. Group maintains a bibliographic database called "Airbase," publishes technical reports and a quarterly journal called "Air Infiltration Review," and holds conferences and workshops. This site has technical notes, information on conferences. Editions of "Airbase," recent reports and publications information. Building and Fire Research Laboratory http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/top/bfrl.html National lab at National Institute of Standards and Technology to improve building design and construction practices. They study building materials, construction practices, fire science & fire safety engineering, and structural, mechanical & environmental engineering. Site includes newsletters and a list of publications. Energy Technology Data Exchange http://www.etde.org A program of the International Energy Agency to collect and exchange energy research and technical information through their Energy Database. |
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Accessibility Sites The Access Board http://www.access-board.gov Site for the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities. Contains information on building and facility design guidelines. Americans with Disabilities Act Information on the Web http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada Links to ADA sits. National Program for Accessibility http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pt/pts/access.htm GSA site with information on accessibility standards for Federal agencies. Includes list of regional accessibility officers. |
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Conservation Sites American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/aic Web site has a search feature where you can enter keywords and search for information. It also has definitions of conservation terminology and an architecture section with a bibliography and links to related sites. Conservation Online (CoOL) http://palimpsest.stanford.edu Resource for conservation professionals, primarily for conservation of library, archives and museum materials. Includes an index of people involved with conservation and related professions. Also covers topics such as documentation, environment, health & safety, mold, preservation-related organizations and a suppliers & resource guide. Managed by the Preservation Department of Stanford University. |
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Archaeology Sites Archaeology - ArchNet - WWW Virtual Library - Archaeology http://archnet.uconn.edu Thematic catalog of Internet sites related to archaeology. Society for American Archaeology http://www.saa.org Contains information on the organization and related publications. Has links to related Internet sites. |
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Contractor & Vendor Sites ARCAT http://www.arcat.com Site to connect architects & engineers with building product companies. Contain a directory of building product companies & associations with information on specifications, news for the architectural & construction communities, a section on new products and links to related web sites. Architectural Library http://www.architectural-library.com/catalog/index.html Links to hundreds of building products, manufacturers and suppliers, divided by categories like concrete, masonry, metals, wood & plastic, thermal & moisture protection, finishes, doors & windows and interior products. Preservation Resource Group http://www.prginc.com/index.html A mail order company that caters to preservation/restoration/conservation professionals. Includes catalog of instruments, tools, products, reference books and links to related sites. Sweets http://www.sweets.com Building product information from over 2000 manufacturers. Includes a business directory that is searchable by location or company name. Also has a product directory organized by subject.
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Legislation and Regulation Sites CRM: U.S. Cultural Protection Legislation http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/crm/crmusdoc.html Archive of Federal legislation related to historic preservation & cultural resource management. FedLaw - Historical Preservation http://fedlaw.gsa.gov/legal13.htm GSA link to laws affecting preservation, as well as archaeological, cultural and recreational areas, including the Historic Sites Act of 1935, Moss-Bennett Act, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and Executive Orders related to these subjects. GPO Gate http://www.gpo.ucop.edu Link to Federal information in Government Printing Office's database. Site accesses laws, regulations, reports and date from the Federal Register, Congressional Record, Congressional Bills, United States Code, Economic Indicators and GAO Reports. NCSLnet: 1997 State Historic Preservation Laws http://www.ncsl.org/programs/arts/statehist.htm Database of preservation laws searchable by state or topic. Preservation Action Homepage http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/pa.htm Preservation Action works with preservation-related legislation, working with policy development & lobbying for preservation support. The site offers legislative updates, appropriations updates and updates on court cases. Preserve/Net - Historic Preservation Source http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu Information and articles on aesthetics, analysis of legal issues, easements, legislation & court cases, legal models for preservation ordinances and links to nearly 200 preservation-related sites. U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library http://law.house.gov/106.htm Information covering land use, zoning, real property & historical preservation law. |
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Library Sites Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/indiv/avery Guide to the collection specializing in architectural and fine arts books & periodicals, including architecture, historic preservation, art history, painting, sculpture, graphic arts, decorative arts, city planning, real estate and archaeology. Has a searchable index of the collection. National Trust for Historic Preservation Library http://www.lib.umb.edu/UMCP/NTL/ntl.html Index and annotated list of over 300 historic preservation periodicals. Also contains links to related sites. Guide to Research Materials for Architecture and the Built Environment Located in Metropolitan Washington, D.C. http://www.lib.umd.edu/Guests/DCARCHres
A directory to research materials dealing with architecture and the built environment held by libraries, archives and museums in metropolitan Washington, D.C. An index is currently under construction which will provide access by name of individual, firm or organization; by structure or site; and by geographic location. This project was undertaken by members of the Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. Welcome To The Getty http://www.getty.eduLibraries The J. Paul Getty Trust is a private foundation dedicated to the visual arts and the humanities. Site includes the Getty Museum, Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities, Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Information Institute, Getty Education Institute for the Arts, Getty Leadership Institute for Museum Management, Getty Grant Program and section on historic preservation. |