If a building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is protected from being destroyed.

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It is important to note the listing on the National Register is "recognition" of historical significance. The Registrar only requires government agencies to complete an environmental impact statement to determine the consequences of demolition. If a community wants to preserve its historical architecture it must invoke local ordinances.

If a Building Is Listed on the National Register of Historic