Historic Preservation

  1. Historic Resources Commission

    The Historic Resources Commission advises Council on historic resources, advocates for the preservation of those resources, and serves as a clearinghouse for information and education on such matters.

  2. Historic House Plaque Program

    The Historic House Plaque Program is intended to highlight homes and properties that contribute to the two National Register Historic Districts in State College Borough. These districts are the College Heights and Holmes-Foster / Highlands National Register Historic Districts.

  3. Architects & Architecture

    A list of local architects and their work is available online for interested architectural historians. Find out about the works of architects like Percy Ash and Paul Boyd Kapp.

  4. Historic Districts, Walking Tours and Markers

    Learn more about the Borough's two National Register Historic Districts, go on a self-guided walking tour on the history of Borough neighborhoods or get help finding local historic markers.

  5. Publications

  6. Additional Resources

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