Standard Reference Materials

As fantastic as it is, the National Register of Historic Places can get a little confusing—even for a seasoned pro. But fear not, because the National Trust teamed up with Jim Gabbert, a historian with the National Park Service, to create our National Register of Historic Places Guide.

Episode 12 examines a number of printed and online reference materials that should help you develop a well-rounded submission. This episode answers specific questions such as:

• What are the most common resources you see cited in the bibliographies of successful National Register nominations?
• What are some serviceable standard architectural reference guides?
• Are there any official or legal documents available that would help me with my nomination?
• Are clippings from my local library helpful forms of reference?
• What are some reliable online reference materials?
• Is Wikipedia a useful resource for tracking down more authoritative documents and reference materials?

We hope you enjoy the show.

Special thanks to the President Woodrow Wilson House for filming accommodations.