Historic Preservation

Special Requirements

DETERMINATIONS OF ELIGIBILITY
Information regarding DOE’s can be found in the Survey Manual. (Link to Survey Manual)

SKETCH MAPS
Nominations of districts and of properties containing a number of sites, structures or buildings must include sketch maps of the nominated area. Plat books, insurance maps, city planning maps, and hand drawn maps may be used.

• Each map should include the information listed on the continuation sheet header, a north arrow, and a scale if available. If a scale is not available, note “not to scale” on the map. In all cases, the sketch map should be drawn to a relative scale and should realistically show the relationship of the site features, buildings, etc.
• Contributing and non-contributing resources should be identified.
• Submitted photographic views should be keyed to the map.
• Maps should be 8 1/2” x 11” in size, when possible, and should be suitable for black and white duplication. Long, linear districts may be represented over several sheets.
• Addresses on district maps must be clearly legible and all street names should be visible. Accuracy in district maps is of utmost importance because these maps are used for reference over a long period.
• Maps should be read in just two directions, the reader only having to turn the map 90 degrees one to read all the lettering.
• Include the date the map represents.
• It is appropriate, but not essential, that north be at the top of the map.

BUILDING INVENTORY
A building inventory must be provided in all nominations having more than a few buildings. The inventory should be placed at the end of Section 7. It must contain the following information: 1. Address of property; 2. Historic name, if known; 3. Date or circa date of construction or of substantial remodeling; 4. Contributing or Noncontributing status. Street names should be listed in alphabetical order. The inventory should be organized in the following format:

WHPD/AHI UPDATE
All district nominations submitted after January 1, 2006 will require an update to the electronic inventory and inventory cards with photos for each resource being nominated. Cards are required for both contributing and non-contributing resources.

SKETCH PLAN
All nominations with buildings and structures are recommended to have a floor plan for each significant floor or level of the building or structure. The floor plans are not required to be precise scale, but should realistically show the relationship of walls, stairs, doors, windows, and porches. The plan should contain a scale, if applicable, a north arrow, and a reference to the street façade, if applicable. Submitted photographs should be keyed to the floor plans.

HISTORIC PHOTOS
When available, copies of historic photos should be included with the nomination. Quality photocopies are acceptable. When not actual reprints of historic photographs, these images should not be included in the photo list or the photo count, instead they should be treated as attachments. All attachment pages should be labeled with the name of the resource and the county and state.

SUMMARY STATEMENT FOR WEB SITE
The 200-300 word summary should be written for a popular audience and should relate the history and significance of the entry. Entries for large districts, complex or exceptionally significant properties may be longer. The entries should discuss both the physical appearance and the significance of the property. Historical context can add local flavor and place the resource in its historical setting. Avoid the use of National Register jargon or overly academic terminology. These summaries are written for the general public and should be engaging and fun to read. Numerous entries have been posted on the Society’s Web site. Examples can easily be found by viewing the stories in the Wisconsin History Explorer.

MAILING LABELS
Three sets of property owner mailing labels should be submitted for all historic district nominations.