Historic preservation is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance. East Central Community is a nationally recognized and registered historic district and has two additional City Registered Districts: The University Historic District and the South Temple Historic District.
Many contributing buildings in the National District are eligible for significant state tax credits for home improvements. You can find information on this program here: http://history.utah.gov/historic_buildings/index.html
The Salt Lake City Planning Division supports the listing of individual properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places because of the substantial tax incentives available. Districts or sites listed that are locally designated carry the burden of regulation for the property owners, and thus are considered for designation with great care and study.
Historic Buildings

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Why preserve? …
Most of all, it’s simply a matter of good sense. It’s smart to protect older buildings and neighborhoods….”
~ National Trust for Historic Preservation
Utah’s State Historic Preservation Office assists communities, agencies, and the general public in researching, surveying, designating, and treating their historic buildings and structures.
Explore our website and discover Utah’s historic built environment and how you can help preserve the past.
Features
Learn More About Preserving Your Historic Building
Utah Preservation Conference
Join Certified Local Governments and other preservationists throughout the state at the Utah Heritage Foundation’s annual Utah Preservation Conference.
National Register Information
Whether you want to list your historic property or research what other historic properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Utah, this is the site for you.
National Register Database
Find detailed information on the buildings and sites on the National Register in Utah.
Contractor Directory
Need professional assistance with your rehab? The companies and individuals in our directory have experience working with historic buildings.
Compliance Issues
For information on federal and state laws concerning cultural resources, see the SHPO Compliance pages.
Contacts
Barbara Murphy 801-245-7251 – Program manager
Debbie Dahl 801-245-7233 – Grants
Chris Hansen 801-245-7239 – Sections 106 and 404 compliance
Don Hartley 801-245-7240 – Technical advice for CLGs and government agencies
Cory Jensen 801-245-7242 – National Register and architectural survey
Nelson Knight 801-245-7244 – Tax credits
Types of Historic Districts
A historic district is a geographic area with a concentration of older buildings and sites unified by development, events or design. In Salt Lake City, most of the historic districts are considered significant because of their association with the development of the city.
Map of National and Local Historic Districts
Historic districts can be listed on the National Register of Historic Places or locally designated. Individual buildings or sites can be listed on the National Register or listed locally on the Salt Lake City Register of Cultural Resources. Both designations recognize and encourage the protection of historic properties, but they are very different. The distinctions between the two are listed below:
National Register of Historic Places
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Local Designation on Salt Lake City Register of Cultural Resources
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University Historic District
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City Web site: http://www.slcclassic.com/ced/hlc/
University Gardens nomination for the National Registry of Historic Places.
South Temple Historic District

Written by East Central Chair
Topics: Historic Preservation, Policies