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Overview

Published April 2023, mailed by NPS’s National Register program to state historic preservation officer staff

For preparers of New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places nominations and fellow SHPO staff.

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Summary

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Created by NJ AI Assistant (GPT-4o) and edited by NJHPO staff.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”hpo-callout-text”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”hpo-intro-paragraph”]This issue starts by focusing on boundary considerations for historic districts. It emphasizes the importance of clearly defined district boundaries. Unclear or “jigsaw” boundaries can complicate identifying if a property is in a district, and this in turn affect processes like Section 106 reviews and tax credits. National Register Bulletin 21: Defining Boundaries for National Register Properties (the Boundaries Bulletin) advises against excluding non-contributing resources without a valid reason and emphasizes that a boundary should reflect the area’s historic significance and integrity.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]It then reviews National Register Criterion C (Design/Construction), highlighting the need to support each sub-area fully. When nominating a property as the work of a master, the nomination should clearly establish the individual’s expertise and the property’s significance within their portfolio. It’s crucial to clarify whether the property’s significance lies in its architectural style or the designer’s influence to avoid confusion.

Additionally, the E-Blast reminds users to submit photos for nominations from April 2020 to September 2022 using the Cultural Resources Submission Portal (CRSP), which now accepts photos without size limits. It mentions that several states have already started submitting their backlog of photos, referred to as Final Pandemic or FPAN files.

Finally, the E-Blast recognizes the Vermont State Historic Preservation Office for its effective multipurpose cover letter. This letter aids in preparing accurate language for Federal Register notifications (required by 36 C.F.R. Part 60) by providing essential information on National Register actions, including tax credits and grant funding associations. This practice enhances coordination with other NPS preservation assistance programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1758815062001{margin-bottom: 32px !important;}”][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-solid fa-rectangle-list” title=”Table of Contents”]

• Debating District Boundaries
• Providing Boundary Justifications
• Work of a Master: A Review of Criterion C
• Reminder to Send Photos
• Better Coordination Through Better Cover Letters

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