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This page is a resource for residents of South Fountain Avenue Historic District  for information on loans, historical research, restoration hardware, landscaping, paints, and anything else that can assist them in the restoration and preservation of their historic property.
 
Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission
 
Design Review Guidelines
Springfield Register of Historic Properties - Nomination Form
Springfield Register of Historic Properties - Owner Consent Form
Springfield Register of Historic Properties - Owner Fact Sheet
City Ordinance - Chapter 1321: Historic Landmarks Commission
 
Neighborhood Housing Partnership
Homefront Loans
Being a homeowner can be overwhelming, and many obstacles can get in the way of our intentions of making improvements to our homes – lack of know-how, lack of time, lack of savings, and all too frequently, not having a qualified contractor you can trust.  Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield, Inc (NHP) understands that you may need help with repairs and improvements to protect and increase your home’s value.   The Homefront is a specially designed incentive program to help you achieve your home improvement goals.
National Park Service
The Good Guides
Links to numerous pages with guidance on understanding and preserving old buildings.
 
Preservation Briefs
Easy to read guidance on preserving various materials and features of historic buildings.

Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
This publication offers a model process to follow in determining appropriate treatments for historic buildings and assists in applying the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

Ohio Historic Preservation Office

Preservation Fast Facts
Advice on technical preservation topics from the Ohio Historic Preservation Office

Archaeology Consultants List
History/Architecture Consultants List  
How to Choose a History/Architecture Consultant

 Springfield Preservation Alliance

Historical Research
Restore a voice to the past by discovering the history of your historic house. Clues to the property and associated people are waiting to be unlocked.

A Guide For Researching Historic Buildings and Houses