These individuals and/or firms are not necessarily endorsed by the Heritage Commission, but are given as reference:

•   BRIAN GILLIEN, IRONWOOD RESTORATION LLC: www.ironwd.com
•   STEVE BEDARD: www.BedardPreservation.com
•   STEVE FIFIELD, FIFIELD BUILDING RESTORATION & RELOCATION LLC: 603-783-3345 
•   HISTORIC & DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES OF NEW ENGLAND: www.historicprop.com
•   NH HISTORIC SASH & WINDOWS, LLC: 603-547-6840
•   KERRY P. GAGNE, REMODELING & RESTORATION: 603-585-2260
•   SEEKIRCHER STEEL WINDOW CORP: http://www.seekirchersteelwindow.com/faq/. SSWC repairs and restores steel casement windows in over thirty-five states across the country, preserving the architectural integrity of countless homes and national treasures.

NH Preservation Alliance (www.nhpreservation.org)

A state-wide, non-profit historic preservation organization. This site offers resources for community leaders as well as old house and barn owners and enthusiasts. (603) 224-2281 info about community landmarks

NH Division of Historical Resources (DHR) (www.nh.gov/nhdhr )

A division of the NH Department of Cultural Resources (www.nh.gov/nhculture) that serves as the New Hampshire state historic preservation office.  NH DHR is responsible for administering a number of federal preservation programs.

Researching a historic property for National Register nomination differs from researching a property for other purposes. Information collected must be directed at determining the property’s historical significance. When evaluating a property against National Register criteria, significance is defined as the importance of a property to the history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or culture of a community, a State, or the nation.

One of the most challenging tasks of research is knowing when you have gathered enough material. You are ready to complete the National Register nomination form when the following questions can be answered:

• • What was the property called at the time it was associated with the important events or persons, or took on its important physical character that gave it importance?

• • How many buildings, structures, and other resources make up the property?

• • When was the property constructed and when did it attain its current form?

• • What are the property’s historic characteristics?

• • What changes have been made over time and when? How have these affected its historic integrity?

• • What is the current condition of the property, including the exterior, grounds, setting, and interior?

• • How was the property used during its period of significance and how is it used today?

• • Who occupied or used the property historically? Did they individually make any important contributions to history? Who is its current owner?

• • Was it associated with important events, activities, or persons?

• • Which National Register criteria apply to the property? In what area of history is the property significant?

• • How does the property relate to the history of the community where it is located?

• • How does the property illustrate any themes or trends important to the history of its community, State, or nation?

• • How large is the property, where is it located, or what are its boundaries?

• • Would this property more appropriately be nominated as part of a historic district?

It should be noted that listing on the State Register of Historic Places does not restrict the rights of private property owners or automatically leads to historic district zoning. Frequently National Register and State Register Historic Districts are confused with a Local Historic District. These are very different types of designations. A National Register or State Register listing is more of a honorary recognition with relatively few limitations, while a Local Historic District designation is much more restrictive in terms of alterations to significant historic properties and is regulated by a Local Historic District Commission.

For more information about the National Registry of Historic Places, please click here.