Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
(Kansas)
Our mission is to engage the community in the active preservation of its
historic resources by
- promoting historic preservation in the community and surrounding area,
- enhancing economic development through historic preservation,
- and educating the community as to the cultural importance of historic preservation.
We have adopted the Charleston Principles as our guidelines. The Preservation Alliance was formed in 1994, and one of the Preservation Alliance's early projects was the rehabilitation of the Union Pacific Railroad Depot located in Manhattan, Kansas.
historic resources by
- promoting historic preservation in the community and surrounding area,
- enhancing economic development through historic preservation,
- and educating the community as to the cultural importance of historic preservation.
We have adopted the Charleston Principles as our guidelines. The Preservation Alliance was formed in 1994, and one of the Preservation Alliance's early projects was the rehabilitation of the Union Pacific Railroad Depot located in Manhattan, Kansas.
The M/RCPA Turns 25!
The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance celebrates its 25th year in 2019, having been officially incorporated in 1994. The founding members originally met in the kitchen of the Wolf House, and as the group grew in numbers and needed a larger space, meetings were held at the Congregational Church.
The original members of the M/RCPA were concerned about the number of buildings Manhattan was losing to the wrecking ball. They felt it was time to educate the community and to become advocates for Manhattan's and Riley County's historic structures before more buildings were lost. Education, advocacy, and the promotion of historic preservation continue to be our organization's focus today.
The M/RCPA is excited that our fledgling organization has achieved this significant milestone, which was made possible because of the support and dedication of our members through the years.
The M/RCPA would like to thank Timber and Stone Architecture and Design for the 25th anniversary logo and for their continued efforts to preserve historic resources in and around Manhattan.
The original members of the M/RCPA were concerned about the number of buildings Manhattan was losing to the wrecking ball. They felt it was time to educate the community and to become advocates for Manhattan's and Riley County's historic structures before more buildings were lost. Education, advocacy, and the promotion of historic preservation continue to be our organization's focus today.
The M/RCPA is excited that our fledgling organization has achieved this significant milestone, which was made possible because of the support and dedication of our members through the years.
The M/RCPA would like to thank Timber and Stone Architecture and Design for the 25th anniversary logo and for their continued efforts to preserve historic resources in and around Manhattan.
2017 Historic Preservation Building Awards
The M/RCPA recognizes outstanding examples of historic preservation through its biannual building awards program. We recognize private homes, public buildings, and commercial structures. Click the button below to learn more about the recognized projects.
National Historic Preservation Act Turns 50!
The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966 and turned 50 years old in 2016. One of the features of the NHPA was the creation of the National Register of Historic Places. To learn more about the properties, historic districts, and archaeological sites in Riley County that are historically registered, click the button below. In honor of the 50th anniversary, the M/RCPA also featured locally registered properties in the newsletter in 2016.
Peace Memorial Auditorium
In 2013, Manhattan's City Commission
discussed plans to dismantle the city's
World War II memorial. As the result of advocacy
efforts, the memorial is no longer in danger of
being converted to offices and basketball courts.
The M/RCPA has uploaded several documents
about the history and significance of the auditorium
and the renovation plans. Click the button at left to
go to a page to learn more about Peace
Memorial Auditorium.
discussed plans to dismantle the city's
World War II memorial. As the result of advocacy
efforts, the memorial is no longer in danger of
being converted to offices and basketball courts.
The M/RCPA has uploaded several documents
about the history and significance of the auditorium
and the renovation plans. Click the button at left to
go to a page to learn more about Peace
Memorial Auditorium.