{"id":17390,"date":"2022-01-05T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T17:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/hpo\/?p=17390"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:08:34","slug":"december-2021-e-blast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/hpo\/news\/posts\/2022\/01\/05\/december-2021-e-blast\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2021 E-Blast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759263393470{background-image: url(https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/hpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/publications-banner.svg?id=17803) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;3em&#8221; el_class=&#8221;banner-section&#8221; el_id=&#8221;media-header&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;banner-overlay&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p><em>Published December 2021, mailed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/nationalregister\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NPS&#8217;s National Register program<\/a> to state historic preservation officer staff<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For preparers of New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places nominations and fellow SHPO staff.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"button-container\" class=\"banner-button\">\n<li><a class=\"p-2 mr-4 btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/hpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/docs\/registration\/nps\/e-blasts\/eblast-2021-12-criterion-a-schools.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_id=&#8221;media-summary&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;1vw&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;featured_image&#8221; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<em>Created by NJ AI Assistant (GPT-4o) and edited by NJHPO staff.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;hpo-callout-text&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hpo-intro-paragraph&#8221;]Building on a session at the National Trust for Historic Preservation&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/savingplaces.org\/conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PastForward conference<\/a>, this E-Blast opens on the need for greater diversity in National Register listings.\u00a0The session addressed issues like the evolution of the historic preservation field, misapplication of criteria and integrity, misunderstandings about documentation, and the need for ongoing surveys and nominations. The National Register aims to better reflect diverse cultural, ethnic and identity groups by reviewing older nominations and updating its database.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The E-Blast also introduces Jeff Mansell, who is taking on a new role with the National Register program, bringing extensive experience in historic preservation.<\/p>\n<p>A featured article discusses the application of Criterion A in school nominations, emphasizing the importance of clearly demonstrating a school\u2019s educational significance, rather than assuming it. Schools should be evaluated for their historical and educational impact, not just their architecture.\u00a0Several examples illustrate how schools have been successfully nominated under Criterion A for their educational significance. These include Quincy Grammar School in Boston for its role in educational reform, and Sanford B. Ladd School in Missouri for its Progressive era characteristics. Macon Co. High School in Alabama is noted for its Civil Rights connections, while Rollinsford Grade School in New Hampshire serves as the town&#8217;s only active school building. NPS encourages careful consideration of schools&#8217; significance and the use of clear context in nominations to ensure their historical contributions are recognized and preserved.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758815062001{margin-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;][info-box-shortcode icon=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-rectangle-list&#8221; title=&#8221;Table of Contents&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diversity and the National Register\n<ul>\n<li>Evolution of the historic preservation field<\/li>\n<li>Misapplication of criteria and\/or integrity<\/li>\n<li>Misunderstandings about documentation<\/li>\n<li>The need for continuing and updating surveys, evaluations, and nominations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Excellent Example of Civil Rights Documentation<\/li>\n<li>Jeff Mansell Begins Detail with National Register Program<\/li>\n<li>Some Thoughts on Applying Criterion A to Schools\n<ul>\n<li>History of Education<\/li>\n<li>Important Civil Rights Events<\/li>\n<li>The Only School in Town<\/li>\n<li>Schools with Strong Architectural Significance<\/li>\n<li>Schools for Specific Populations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_id=&#8221;end-spacer&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;4vw&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759263393470{background-image: url(https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/hpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/publications-banner.svg?id=17803) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;3em&#8221; el_class=&#8221;banner-section&#8221; el_id=&#8221;media-header&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;banner-overlay&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Overview Published December 2021, mailed by NPS&#8217;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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