How to: Historic House Survey

Basic definition: (n) A historic house survey is a way to assess a community's historical context based on its architecture. This is usually the first step to establishing historic districts and nominating structures for the National Register. In other words: A survey is basically just that--a survey of the scene.

Okay, Preservation Gumshoes! Your first Mission: Reconaissance.

Some of your predecessors have left you some tips that I have now transcribed for you (I ate the originals).

 


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