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Overview

Published January 2026, 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”]The E-Blast for January 2026 opens with the National Register of Historic Places program’s achievements in 2025, noting a 7% increase in evaluated actions compared to 2024.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]The new Multiple Property Documentation Form for Urban Renewal has been released, helping people prepare nominations for places affected by urban renewal. The form offers guidance on understanding the impact of urban renewal on historic preservation.

The E-Blast features an interview with senior historian Paul Lusignan, who announced his retirement after 33 years with the National Register. He reflects on his career, sharing insights about his work and experiences. Paul emphasizes the importance of context in nominations and advises newcomers not to get bogged down by technical details.

During a lapse in appropriations in late 2025, the National Register suspended operations. The E-Blast outlines how future lapses will be handled, including adjustments to review periods and the handling of historic tax credit projects.

Additionally, the E-Blast mentions updates to National Register forms. The current forms expire on March 31, 2026, but the National Register program anticipates the update process will extend beyond this date. NPS reminds users to use the current forms to avoid delays. Older forms store information in different locations.

In the National Historic Landmarks Program News, the E-Blast highlights the Las Trampas Historic District in New Mexico as a notable National Historic Landmark, known for its rich Hispano traditions and Spanish Colonial architecture. Lastly, it corrects an error regarding the designation date of Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark (Wilton, New York), clarifying the correct date as January 13, 2021. Overall, the E-Blast provides valuable updates and insights for those involved in historic preservation.[/vc_column_text][/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”]

• National Register of Historic Places: 2025 By the Numbers
• New Nationwide Multiple Property Documentation Form: Urban Renewal
• State Reassignments
• Paul Lusignan Retires: The Work of a Master of the National Register
• Lapse in Appropriations Planning
• National Register Forms Update
• National Historic Landmarks Program News
  • Where in the world? Las Trampas Historic District in New Mexico
  • Correction: Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark (Town of Wilton, Saratoga County, New York)

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