Using SHPO files
All Standing Structures and Archaeology Inventories
are housed at the State Historic Preservation Office
in the Minnesota
History Center in St. Paul. SHPO files are open
to the public.
Note: Access to some information
about archaeological sites is restricted by state and
federal law.
How to Arrange A Visit
Office hours are Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call ahead at 651-259-3450 to ensure that someone is available to help you find what you need.
How to Request a File Search
Various types of cultural resource searches can be requested by e-mail. Follow SHPO's recommended guidelines and contact Tom Cinadr with requests or questions.
How to Copy SHPO Materials
The SHPO is able to handle by telephone small requests
for photoduplication of files. For large files or complicated
requests, you must make arrangements to do your own
research and copying. Copy costs: $.20/page.
To obtain
reprints of photographs, see Image Price List.
