Adams County Nebraska Historical Society

Historic Preservation

The Adams Co. Historical Society promotes Historic Preservation by raising public awareness, advising building owners about preservation, nominating buildings and districts to the National Register of Historic Places and assisting with the Historic Buildings Survey.

Financial Assistance

Federal Tax Incentive Program-10% and 20% Tax Credit available for income producing historical properties.

State Tax Incentive Program-VIP (Valuation Incentive Program)
Tax Abatement program for properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places and contributing properties located within a National Register Historic District.

Local Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program
Commercial Structures
Contact Information: (402) 461-8415
Randy Chick, Community Redevelopment Authority

Please contact the Historical Society for further information regarding these programs.

Technical Assistance

The following Preservation Briefs are available at the Hastings Public Library. They are also available online at the National Park Service. Also available on this site is the Online Preservation Education section which offers access to preservation publications.

Preservation Briefs

01: Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments

02: Repointing Mortar Joints

03: Conserving Energy

04: Roofing

05: Adobe Buildings

06: Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning

07: Terra-Cotta

08: Aluminum and Vinyl Siding

09: Wooden Windows

10: Paint Problems

11: Storefronts