Statements of Significance

 

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First Paragraph introduces the property and why it is important. It could be its association with a person or event. It might be its architectural character. It is the authors responsibility to determine what is important about the Historic Resource.

Second Paragraph and subsequent paragraphs develop the “why it is important”. Give specifics, use the right architectural terminology, discuss the family links to the community if that is important.

Further Paragraphs define other significant associations. You must pick what is most important and put that first.

Alterations and Additions can go here and relate to a statement of the resources integrity at the end of the statement.

*Associations to prominent persons in the community trump architectural styles as most significant when writing a Statement of Significance.*

For hints on research look at Appendix F of the Guidelines for Historic Resource Surveys in Oregon document of 2011. It is located on the website.

The Miner Building Survey Form example is a good contrast of the difference between a Physical Description and a Statement of Significance.

The Miner Building, Eugene

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