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The '''NHL application''' has about 8 sections, most of which are straightforward for the home of an historical figure. For example, the home is simply a "building" in terms of its designation in Section 1. | The '''NHL application''' has about 8 sections, most of which are straightforward for the home of an historical figure. For example, the home is simply a "building" in terms of its designation in Section 1. | ||
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The most significant aspect of an application to designate a home as a National Historic Landmark is Section 8, which requires an explanation of its historical significance. As the National Park Service explains:<ref>https://www.nps.gov/nhl/apply/write.htm</ref> | The most significant aspect of an application to designate a home as a National Historic Landmark is Section 8, which requires an explanation of its historical significance. As the National Park Service explains:<ref>https://www.nps.gov/nhl/apply/write.htm</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 22:58, 26 April 2017
The NHL application has about 8 sections, most of which are straightforward for the home of an historical figure. For example, the home is simply a "building" in terms of its designation in Section 1.
An electronic application form must first be obtained from a representative of the National Historic Landmarks (NHL).
The most significant aspect of an application to designate a home as a National Historic Landmark is Section 8, which requires an explanation of its historical significance. As the National Park Service explains:[1]
- The following information must be provided in order to demonstrate how a property possesses exceptional significance in illustrating or interpreting a broad national story and to make a compelling justification for NHL designation.
- Outlining Section 8:
- Begin with a summary statement to introduce the significance section. This should include a discussion of the relevant NHL criterion/criteria and related NHL themes. Provide an overview of the property's national significance. This should be done in a few paragraphs.
- Discuss the broad national story associated with this property. NHL theme studies may be useful to you in establishing this historic context.
- Provide the historical background of the property and place the property's history and/or archeology within the context of the national story.
- Using specific examples, discuss how and why your property possesses national significance.
- Establish the relative merit of the significance and historic integrity of the property in comparison to other similar properties.
- Write a concluding paragraph.
- Your argument must be supported with footnoted citations, unless you are using the Society for American Archaeology's citation method for archeological properties.
- Please note: when writing Section 8, please refrain from using block quotations unless absolutely necessary; large block quotations typically do not advance an argument as to why the property is eligible for NHL designation.
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