U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
V. NATIONAL REGISTER DOCUMENTATION CHECKLISTIf the answer to any of the questions is "no" then refer to the second line, which details the action that will be required. The "Action" indicates the circumstances in which the problem may be corrected with an SLR, and those in which the nomination must be returned.
SECTION: PRESENTATION
Is the nomination clearly legible?
A note on presentation: Since nominations are frequently copied and distributed to a wide variety of individuals and organizations, it is important to proofread carefully to correct spelling and editing errors.
Has the SHPO had an opportunity to comment on a nomination submitted by a Federal agency?
Has the original signature of the nominating authority been included?
Has the person signing the nomination been officially authorized to do so?
Has a recommendation for level of significance been given?
Is the resource count supported by information in the text?
Has only one resource category been chosen?
Has the correct category been chosen?
Is the function consistent with the text?
Are functions for extant resources only?
Do all historic functions fall within the period of significance?
Is the current function accurate?
Is the style accurate?
Are all predominant exterior materials indicated?
Are all the materials visible from the exterior?
Are materials in the appropriate category (e.g., is steel listed under "other materials" and not "walls" for a steel suspension bridge)?
Are all materials included in How to Complete the National Register Registration Form?
Does the text support the contributing/noncontributing designation of the resources?
Are dates of construction and major alterations provided?
Does the description adequately assess all major features, including secondary resources, additions, and alterations?
Does the description in Section 7 or Section 8 contain an assessment that the resource retains integrity from the period of significance?
Are the unifying characteristics of resources in a district described?
For districts, is a list, coded map, or chart of all contributing and noncontributing resources provided?
If a significant person is given and justified, is Criterion B specified?
If the architect or builder is given as the significant person, is the property the home, studio, or other property eligible under Criterion B for this association?
Is the significance of the person or persons under Criterion B justified in the text?
If a family or group is discussed for significance under Criterion B, are the contributions of specific family members clearly explained?
NOTE: When nomination documentation includes substantial information on a person or persons associated with the property, but Criterion B is not checked and the significant person section is blank, it will be assumed that the property is not significant for associations with a significant person or persons. In this case, the National Register staff will neither issue an SLR to add significant persons or check Criterion B, nor will it return the nomination.
Are all applicable criteria claimed justified?
Are all criteria considerations that apply to the resource justified?
Are all areas of significance claimed justified?
Are all periods of significance claimed justified?
Do the areas of significance directly relate to the specified criteria?
Do the periods of significance correspond to criteria and areas of significance?
Do significant dates fall within the period of significance?
Do chosen criteria and areas of significance correspond to the text?
Has a context within which the significance of the resource can be evaluated been established?
Does the description in Section 7 or Section 8 contain an assessment that the resource retains integrity from the period of significance?
For properties meeting Criterion D, are potential research topics described and justified as important, and does the nomination discuss whether the resource will provide information to address the topics?
Is acreage given to the nearest acre or tenth of an acre?
Is the acreage accurate?
Are all UTMs provided?
Are at least 3 UTMs provided for property of 10 or more acres?
Are UTMs accurate?
Is a verbal boundary description (VBD) or a scaled sketch map provided?
Are boundaries clearly defined, either with a VBD or maps? (If a sketch map is used in place of the VBD, it must be drawn to a scale of at least 1 inch equals 200 or fewer feet.)
Are boundary lines fixed at definable permanent features, such as survey lines, property lines, a major road, or, in the case of archeological or large rural resources, UTM references?
Do the boundaries of the nominated property delineate a distinguishable eligible entity? Are all eligible resources included?
Has the overall area within the boundary been justified as being associated with the property during the period of significance?
Are boundaries drawn to include the entire resource, not just parts of it?
Are the boundaries clearly justified? The more complex the property, the more explicit the justification must be.
Is a sketch map included for districts, archeological sites, or other complex resources?
Does the sketch map convey a sense of relative proportion and show the relationship of resources to one another?
Except for archeological sites, do the photographs provide a clear view of the resource?
Are black and white photos included?
Are major photographs at least 3" x 5"?
Are photographs labeled according to the instructions in How to Complete the National Register Registration Form?
Do the photographs depict changes to significant features mentioned in the description?
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