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Plan Element 7: Historical resources
<br />7.0 OBJECTIVE: Assist where appropriate in the planning, coordination, and preservation of unique
<br />archaeological, historical, cultural, scenic, and man-made places, sites, landmarks, and vistas. Work when
<br />appropriate with other public and private agencies, such as the Roslyn Museum, Kittitas County Historical
<br />Museum, Historic Thorpe Mill, Olmstead Place State Park, Gingko Petrified Forest, Central Washington
<br />University Museum of Culture & the Environment, Washington State Historical Societies, Yakama Nation, and
<br />others, to create an effective approach to the following resource conservation issues and proposals.
<br />Action Item 7.1 Enhance Historical features and interests
<br />Identify, preserve, and enhance Kittitas County's heritage, traditions, and cultural features - including historical
<br />sites, buildings, artworks, views, and monuments within park sites and historical areas — especially Roslyn, Cie
<br />Elum, and Ellensburg historic downtowns.
<br />7.1.2: Identify and incorporate significant historical and cultural lands, sites, artifacts, and facilities into the open
<br />space, trail, and park system to preserve these interests and provide a balanced social experience — especially
<br />including important Native American sites, homesteads, farms and barns, commercial buildings, railroad,
<br />mining, logging camps, and other places of interest in Kittitas County.
<br />7.1.3: Work with the Central Washington University, Washington State Historical Society, Yakama Nation, and
<br />other archaeological and cultural groups to incorporate historical and cultural activities into park developments
<br />and recreational programs.
<br />Action Item 7.2 Incorporate manmade environments and features
<br />Incorporate interesting manmade environments, structures, activities, and areas into the open space, trail, and
<br />park system to preserve these features and provide a balanced recreational experience including historic
<br />mining, logging, railroad, and roads as well as the Wild Horse Wind Farm and Ellensburg Solar Ranch.
<br />7.2.2: Work with property and facility owners to increase public access and utilization of these special sites and
<br />features.
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