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2 Nomination for the Cedar Grove crossroads as a historic district. One year ago, Cedar Grove was one of two historic districts in Orange County placed on the Study List by the North Carolina National Register Advisory Committee. The listing means that the district appears to be eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. 2 . A second project being recommended is production of a slide show specific to each township featuring the historic resources which have been identified in that community. The presentation will also include information on the National Register of Historic Places and a proposed local historic land- marks program. The grant request is for $25, 000. The slide show could be used at township meetings with a variety of citizen groups and at public hearings on the Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the historic landmarks program. In addition, school groups could benefit from such an educational resource. During publication of the historic resources inventory book, the slide show would be useful in soliciting donations from the municipalities and from private organizations, businesses, and individuals. 3 . The Historic Preservation Commission also recommended that the County again request funding for the inventory publication in the amount of $48 , 000. The grant funds would cover the costs of acquiring photographs, editorial services, and printing 800-1000 copies. Grant awards will be announced in December. No local matching funds are proposed as part of the applications. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the Chair be authorized to sign and submit the grant applications for the three projects as described to the State Grants Program for Nonprofit Historical Organizations and Local Government Entities.