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Identification
The identification component of the preservation program focuses on
surveying historic structures and evaluating them for potential his-
toric significance. Creating and maintaining a comprehensive, up-to-
date survey provides property owners and public officials important
information that informs their decisions about acquisition, designa-
tion, maintenance and stewardship of historic structures.

How is it determined that a property has historic significance? Pro-
fessionals in the fields of history, historic preservation and historical
architecture work with staff, commission members and advocates to
evaluate properties, using standards that are recognized national-
ly. They employ a variety of research tools to assist them in making
those determinations. Research tools include summaries of historical
patterns, defined as “contexts” and “themes,” along with descriptions
of the typical property types and building styles associated with
them. Incorporating this information into the Geographic Information
System (GIS) controlled either by the City or County is one way that 662 4th Street (W&Co, 2020)
many communities manage survey data and make it available to the
public.

Identification

Incentives &
Management
Benefits

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(W&Co, 2020)

Advocacy &
Education Partnerships

Administration

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