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NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM THEME REPRESENTATION
The Man in Space sites were evaluated for their representation of the cultural themes identified in History and Prehistory in the National Park System and the National Historic Landmarks Program (Washington, D.C.: USDI, NPS 1982). That plan was formulated to provide criteria for evaluating an area's potential for inclusion in the national park system. The first part of the document outlines the aspects of our nation's heritage that merit national park system representation and indicates those not currently represented. Aspects are identified by theme, subtheme, facet, and subfacet. Based on the study team analysis, the 25 national historic landmarks and one nationally significant National Register site represent one theme, three subthemes, five facets, and two subfacets:
| Theme 7: America at Work | ||
| Subtheme c: | Science and Invention | |
| Facet 4: | Communications | |
| Facet 7: | Scientific Exploration | |
| Facet 8: | Transportation | |
| Subtheme d: | Transportation and Communications | |
| Facet 1: | Transportation | |
| Subfacet c: Air | ||
| Subfacet d: Space | ||
| Subtheme f: | Engineering | |
| Facet 2: | Transportation Systems | |
The areas representing the theme "America at Work" have been increasing in recent years. Currently, the following park units represent the theme and its subthemes, facets, and subfacets:
| Theme 7: America at Work | |||
| Subtheme c: | Science and Invention | ||
| Facet 4: | Communications | Edison NHS | |
| Facet 7: | Scientific Exploration | Grand Canyon NP | |
| Facet 8: | Transportation | Wright Brothers N Mem. | |
| Subtheme d: | Transportation and Communication | ||
| Facet 1: | Transportation | ||
| Subfacet c: | Air | Gateway NRA (airfields) | |
| Subfacet d: | Space | None | |
| Subtheme f: | Engineering | ||
| Facet 2: | Transportation Systems |
Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP George Washington Memorial Parkway Glacier NP Shenandoah NP Zion NP | |
As noted, subfacet d. Space is currently not represented in the national park system. The Man in Space sites can provide a significant contribution to our cultural heritage.
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