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Space Shuttle Program Historic Properties 6-12NASA-wide Roll-up Report6.3 National Historic LandmarksIn 1984, the Man in Space NHL Theme Study (Phases I and II) was completed by theNPS (Butowsky 1984). The Theme Study considered the Space Program in an integratedfashion, and attempted “to identify, inasmuch as is possible, the surviving resources ofthose that were necessary to accomplish the goals of landing a man on the moon andexploring the earth, planets and solar system” (Butowsky 1984). The selected resourcesrepresented the best and most important surviving examples of the technologicalresources that were necessary to support the American space program (Gemini throughSpace Shuttle Program). Resources were related to four general subthemes: 1) TechnicalFoundations before 1958; 2) The Effort to Land a Man on the Moon; 3) The Explorationof the Planets and Solar System; and 4) The Role of Scientific and CommunicationsSatellites.Twenty-four NASA historic properties were evaluated as nationally significant in thecontext of the manned spacecraft program of the U.S., and subsequently designated asNHLs in October 1985. Of these, seven were identified in the current nationwide study asof exceptional significance in the context of the SSP:• MCC at JSC• Structural Dynamic Test Facility (Building 4550) at MSFC• NBS (in Building 4705) at MSFC• A-1, A-2, B-1 and B-2 Test Stands (Propulsion Test Stand Complex) at SSCCompared with historic properties that meet the eligibility criteria for listing in theNRHP, NHLs are those recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as nationallysignificant properties which “help us to understand the history of the Nation and illustratethe nationwide impact of events or persons associated with the property, its architecturaltype or style, or information potential. A nationally significant property is of exceptionalvalue in representing or illustrating an important theme in the history of the Nation” (NPSn.d.). Before a property can be designated as a NHL, it must be evaluated by the NPS’sNational Historic Landmark Survey, reviewed by the National Park System AdvisoryBoard, and recommended by the Secretary of the Interior.While all NHLs are included in the NRHP, the criteria for Landmark designation aredifferent from the eligibility criteria for listing in the NRHP. The criteria used to selectNHLs are as follows:The quality of national significance is ascribed to districts, sites,buildings, structures, and objects that possess exceptional value or qualityin illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States in history,architecture, archeology, technology and culture; and that possess a highdegree of integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship,feeling and association, and :July 2008Archaeological Consultants, Inc.
Space Shuttle Program Historic Properties 6-13NASA-wide Roll-up Report(1) That are associated with events that have made a significant contributionto, and are identified with, or that outstandingly represents, the broadnational patterns of United States history and from which anunderstanding and appreciation of those patterns may be gained; or(2) That are associated importantly with the lives of persons nationallysignificant in the history of the United States; or(3) That represent some great idea or ideal of the American people; or(4) That embody the distinguishing characteristic of an architectural typespecimen exceptionally valuable for the study of a period, style or methodof construction, or that represent a significant, distinctive and exceptionalentity whose components may lack individual distinction; or(5) That are composed of integral parts of the environment not sufficientlysignificant by reason of historical association or artistic merit to warrantindividual recognition but collectively compose an entity of exceptionalhistorical or artistic significance, or outstandingly commemorate orillustrate a way of life or culture; or(6) That have yielded or may be likely to yield information of major scientificimportance by revealing new cultures, or by shedding light upon periodsof occupation over large areas of the United States. Such sites are thosewhich have yielded, or which may reasonably be expected to yield, dataaffecting theories, concepts and ideas to a major degree.For properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years, such propertieswill qualify as NHLs if they of “extraordinary national importance.”All 70 historic properties identified in the SSP study are considered significant at thenational level, and all have reached significance within the past 50 years; they all qualifyfor the NRHP because of their “exceptional” importance to the SSP. Among these 70NRHP-listed, determined eligible, and eligible properties are some (in addition to theseven previously designated NHLs) which potentially may be considered ofextraordinary national importance, and which best represent the historical andengineering values of the SSP on the national level (e.g., the three extant orbiter vehicles,the VAB). While the evaluation of potential NHLs was beyond the scope of this agencywidesurvey and evaluation of SSP-related facilities, the new survey data may provideuseful information for a future update of the NPS’s Man in Space Theme Study.6.4 A Programmatic Approach to Historic Property Management“A great deal of latitude is afforded in the modification of such highlytechnical and scientific facilities to accommodate NASA’s ongoingmission” (ACHP 1991).July 2008Archaeological Consultants, Inc.
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