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Architectural Survey and Assessment
Architectural surveys and assessments are usually conducted for buildings over 50 years of age, in most cases as part of the compliance process for Section 106 or 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended). The main objective of the survey is to gather enough descriptive, archival, and historical information on a structure or building to make a determination of the property’s eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places, pursuant to criteria set forth in 36 CFR 60.4. The most commonly cited criteria for architecture is that the building embodies a distinctive style, period, or method of construction; represents the work of a master craftsman; or possesses high artistic value. Archival research may include a review of pertinent documents, tax records, maps (i.e. Sanborn Fire Insurance Company maps), photographs, and oral histories. The survey collects photographs, measured drawings, and extensive field notes related to the property’s significance.
Following the architectural assessment survey, any buildings/structures that have been determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register may be mitigated through the Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) documentation process.