NASA LaRC’s Cultural Resources Management Program is managed by the Center’s Cultural Resource Manager (CRM) to ensure LaRC complies with applicable regulations such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Non-compliance with the NHPA poses a potential schedule and cost impact to Center projects and initiatives that may impact LaRC’s cultural resources and historic properties.
1922 Variable Density Tunnel at the Newport News Shipyard. Arrived by barge at NACA
What is a Cultural Resource? Any prehistoric or historic building, structure, object, site or district considered important to a culture, subculture, or community for scientific, traditional, religious, or other purposes. They include architectural and archaeological resources, both of which exist at NASA LaRC.
What is a Historic Property? Those cultural resources (typically 50 years or older) that are listed in, or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
NASA LaRC is a National Register-listed Historic District with over 130 historic buildings and structures that are contributing resources to the district.
Resources
More information on LaRC’s cultural resources and historic properties, including virtual tours and historic maps, can be found at LaRC’s Cultural Resources (CRGIS) Website.
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