The purpose of the NHC is to protect, preserve and promote Newburyport’s historic structures, neighborhoods and landscapes.

The Historical Commission meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in City Council Chamber to review demolition delay applications, and any other project occuring within the Newburyport Historical District that may seek the advice of the Commission. The Commission acts as a local advisory group to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for projects that require Section 106 or M.G.L. Chapter 254 review for historic preservation.

Links:

Newburyport Historic Surveys - Learn more about your property!

Fruit Street Local Historic District

Newburyport Preservation Trust

Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)

National Register of Historic Places

Secretary of the Interior Standards

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

Preservation Briefs (excellent technical guidance on treatment of historic materials and properties)

Association for Preservation Technology (APT)

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)

Essex County National Heritage Area