Ben Moore Studio - Preservation Services

Preservation Services

Surveys:
We have completed multiple surveys including resources from downtown districts as well as rural areas. These projects have given us an awareness of building styles and materials used across Kansas. In addition, these surveys, often funded by the Historic Preservation Fund, have given us experience working with federal grant-funded projects.

Reports:
At times, preservation projects can be overwhelming with no clear place to start. We have assisted many owners in the past with this issue, creating master plans and feasibility reports to recommend phasing and funding options for construction. These reports usually include an analysis of the building and property, identifying items of work with high to low priority. Our intent with this service is to give property owners knowledge to make educated decisions for their future projects.

Nominations:
Our staff has prepared nominations of buildings and properties to the National Register of Historic Places and the Register of Historic Kansas Places. We are well-versed in the nomination process including drafts, photo logs, coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office and presenting to the Historic Sites Review Board.

Tax Credits:
Projects meeting preservation standards to buildings listed on the National and/or State Register are eligible to receive federal and/or state historic tax credits. Our team has provided architectural drawings on projects to meet the outlined preservation standards so building owners can receive these tax credits. We have also completed the applications required to be granted tax credits. We are confident in our ability to guide owners through the design and application process, making construction decisions that do not threaten tax credit eligibility.