Most Endangered Historic Places Nomination Form

Most Endangered Historic Places

Preservation Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places program recognizes the Commonwealth’s irreplaceable, architectural, natural and archaeological sites that face imminent threat by demolition, alteration, inappropriate development, insufficient funding or neglect. These historic places of memory play an important role in Virginia’s heritage and should be recognized before it is too late. Please fill out the form below to nominate an endangered historic place in Virginia. Nominations are due February 26, 2021.

Nominator Name *

First

Last

Organization

Nominator Email *

Nominator Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Endangered Site Information

What is the name of the site being nominated?

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Is ownership of this site:

Public
Private

Does the owner support this nomination?

Has the owner been apprised or is he/she aware of the threat(s) to this site? Please explain.

Please describe your site, including its current use and condition and existing zoning or other protective regulations, if any.

What is the historic significance of your site? (Has it been honored with a national, state, or local historic designation?)

What is your site’s history? (Has its role in your community changed over time?)

Why do you want to save it? (What is special about it, and why does it continue to be important to you and your community?)

Describe the impending threat to your site. (How imminent is it?)

Describe the setting and context. (Does the site retain its original character? What does the surrounding area look like?)

Who is involved in the effort to save your site? (i.e., an organization, local government, a historical society, Main Street program, etc.) Have these organizations made a financial commitment to the effort? Are there any groups that oppose the preservation of your site?

What specific action would protect this site? (i.e., purchase and appropriate rehabilitation? A feasibility study? Adaptive reuse? Better zoning? Heritage tourism?)

Please use this space to add any additional information pertinent to this nomination.

Please upload images of your nomination and any other supporting documentation.

If you have issues, please email to singram@preservationvirginia.org directly.

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