HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING

The Evergreens (Dickinson House), Amherst.

D.L. Moody Birthplace, Northfield.

Evangelical Congregational Church, Grafton.

Agricola Corporation offers planning, research and documentation services necessary for the successful preservation and adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings, sites and structures. Working primarily in central and western Massachusetts for the last 20 years, we have developed a regional network of professional colleagues and a practical, independent and local perspective that enables us to efficiently help clients reach their goals.

The historic preservation consultants of Agricola Corporation work with architects, private developers, non-profit agencies and commercial property owners. By furnishing a reliable and responsive link between our public and private clients and key funding sources, regulatory agencies, community groups and qualified contractors, Agricola Corporation helps to complete each project on time and on budget. Our clients' projects set the standard for quality restoration and preservation of historic structures in central and western Massachusetts.

Agricola Corporation can take on specific tasks in support of larger client goals:

• Landmark designation including the preparation of National Register and National Historic Landmark nominations
• Building inspections, evaluations and feasibility studies
• Preparation of comprehensive Historic Structure Reports
• Maintenance programs, stewardship and strategic plans
• Consultation and assistance with grant applications
• Research and investigation of structural development, history and use
• Historic Preservation Certification Applications for tax-advantaged rehabilitation
• Regulatory Review and Compliance, including conceptual design and mitigation of adverse effects
• Community outreach, public information and education
• Management and administration of restoration and rehabilitation projects

Agricola Corporation serves public, private and non-profit clients in Western Massachusetts, including Hampden County, Hampshire County, Franklin County, Berkshire County, western Worcester County, the Quabbin Region, the Pioneer Valley and the hilltowns of the Berkshires. We are dedicated planning and design consultants who can offer independent advice on building repair needs and restoration priorities.