Founded: 1992 (legislated), 1994 (operational)
Full Time: 9
Part Time: 5
Budget: $2.5 million
Director: Mr. Pat Tillins, Interim Executive Director
NSU Box 5682
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Telephone: 318-357-6464
FAX: 318-357-6421
E-Mail: pat_tiller@NPS.gov
Research Areas:
NCPTT is the sole national research and development office for technical advances in historic preservation. NCPTT is part of the Washington, DC headquarters of the US Department of the Interior-National Park Service, located at Northwestern State University of Louisiana by enabling legislation. NCPTT is organized in three components-research, training and information management-, and four programs - grants, projects, clearinghouse and consultations.
Goals: NCPTT is 1) the leading national research and development program for preservation technologies, 2) a major national clearinghouse for preservation technology information, and 3) a national leader in developing and providing training in preservation technologies.
Areas of Expertise:
Historic architecture, historic landscapes, archeology, objects and materials conservation, history
Special Capabilities and Facilities:
Materials research laboratory, Website, publications, in-house expertise, library
Research Equipment:
Ion chromatograph, environmental exposure chamber, accelerating weatherometer, polarizing light microscope with digital capabilities.\
Keywords:
Historic Preservation
Preservation Research