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within Lexington, the Masonic National Heritage Museum and the Minuteman National <br /> Historical Park, which is part of the National Park System. <br /> Historical Districts Commission (HDC) <br /> The Historic Districts Commission of Lexington was established in 1956 by Special Act of the <br /> Legislature to "promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public <br /> through the preservation and protection of historic buildings,places and districts through the <br /> development of appropriate settings for said buildings,places and districts and through the <br /> maintenance of said buildings,places and districts as landmarks of historic interest." The HDC <br /> ensures that development or demolition of properties within the four historic districts may <br /> proceed only following a determination of appropriateness. The five full and four alternate <br /> members of the HDC are appointed by the Selectmen, at large, and from candidates proposed by <br /> the Historical Society, the Arts and Crafts Society, and the Cary Library Trustees. <br /> Lexington Historical Commission (LHC) <br /> Similarly, the Lexington Historical Commission was created in 1975 by vote of Town Meeting <br /> "for the preservation,protection and development of the historical or archeological resources" of <br /> the Town. The LHC has prepared an inventory of historical structures located throughout the <br /> Town that documents over 1,700 buildings, structures and objects and is accessible through the <br /> Town web site.. The LHC administers the Town's Demolition Delay Bylaw to ensure that <br /> every effort is made to preserve these historically and architecturally significant structures. The <br /> LHC also endeavors to educate citizens on the breadth and importance of Lexington's cultural <br /> heritage. The five members of the LHC are appointed by the Town Manager. <br /> Lexington Historical Society <br /> On a private level, the Lexington Historical Society plays a number of key roles, including the <br /> ownership of the Hancock-Clarke House, Munroe Tavern and the Depot and management of <br /> Buckman Tavern under lease from the Town, as well as through publications, the presentation of <br /> educational programs and the maintenance of an important archive. <br /> The National Heritage Museum <br /> The National Heritage Museum, founded and supported by the Scottish Rite Freemasons, also <br /> provides resources and programs on American history and culture that draw national and <br /> international visitors and complement the cultural management efforts of the Town. <br /> NEEDS AND GOALS <br /> The goals for historic preservation in Lexington are embodied in the criteria for evaluation of <br /> potential CPA projects. The CPC seeks projects that: <br /> • Protect,preserve, enhance, restore and/or rehabilitate historic, cultural, architectural or <br /> archaeological resources of significance, especially those that are threatened; <br /> 11 <br />
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