and such other persons as may be necessary
to operate the Trust. The Trust is to make
a report annually to the Governor and the
General Assembly together with any recom-
mendations to further the purpose of the
Trust (Code 1957, 1971 Repl. Vol., Art.
41, sees. 181A-181K).
The Trust is empowered to acquire, pre-
serve and maintain historic, aesthetic and
cultural buildings, fixtures, furnishings and
appurtenances pertaining in any way to the
State of Maryland from earliest times. It is
also to acquire and hold real and personal
property of historic, aesthetic or cultural
significance, by gift, purchase, devise, be-
quest, or by any other means and to pre-
serve and administer such properties. It
may accept gifts, legacies, bequests and en-
dowments for any purpose which falls with-
in that of the Trust. Finally, it is to cooper-
ate with and assist, insofar as practicable,
any agency of the State of Maryland or any
of its political subdivisions, and any private
agency or person in furtherance of the pur-
pose of the Trust.
The Maryland Historical Trust realizes
that Maryland is in a strategic location be-
cause of the large inventory of historic
buildings and sites. Proper guidelines have
been established by the Maryland Historic
Preservation Plan. A far reaching preserva-
tion system has initiated a comprehensive
program of acquisitions of title, covenants,
or easements; restorations; and protection
and management of historic sites. Financed
by Federal, State, and private funds, this
program has greatly increased the number
of well cared for historic properties.
The mechanics through which the Trust
accomplishes its objectives include a re-
volving fund, grants-in-aid, capital improve-
ments, bequests and easements.
As funds are available, the Trust can
make grants to responsible preservation or-
ganizations within the state. Loans or gifts
from the grants-in-aid and revolving fund
program assist and encourage responsible
organizations and foundations in saving im-
portant buildings.
The Trust, in carrying out its duties has
been engaged in a State-wide inventory of |
all Maryland landmarks of architectural,
archaeological and historic value. Many
structures and sites based on their architec-
tural, cultural, and/or historic significance,
are worthy of State-wide recognition. A
Maryland Register is being considered.
The National Register of Historic Sites
and Places receives nominations from the
Trust for those districts, sites, buildings,
structures, and objects significant in Ameri-
can History. It lists those national, State
and local landmarks which constitute the
significant evidences of our past and en-
courages appropriate action, public and
private, to insure this heritage.
County Committees have been established
for each of the State's twenty-three counties
and Baltimore City. Their function is to
help prepare an inventory of historic sites
and landmarks and enlist the aid of inter-
ested county individuals and local organiza-
tions in developing and directing programs
for historic preservation and restoration on
a local level.
In addition to State funds the Trust has
been able to obtain federal and private
funds for its programs.
GOVERNOR'S CONSULTING
COMMITTEE FOR THE NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
IN MARYLAND
Chairman: Orlando Ridout IV
Tyier Bastian, Orin M. Bullock, Jr., Rhoda
Dorsey, John W. Hill, Aubrey C. Land,
Phoebe Stanton, Robert M. Vogel.
21 State Circle,
Annapolis 21401 Telephone: 269-3046
The Governor appointed this special
Committee in 1967 to carry out the terms
of the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966 (PL 89-665). This Act requires
the State of Maryland to prepare a State-
wide comprehensive survey and plan for
historic preservation. Such survey must be
reviewed by the Consulting Committee. The
Committee selects its own Chairman. |
