The Difference Between Old and Historic Properties
Old v/s Historic
Old v/s Historic
What is historic anyway?
Melissa Wyllie
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Impacts whether a property is “worth saving”
•
Impacts how that property may be protected
•
Impacts construction/renovation for a property or
community
•
Affects the culture of a place, whether locally, regionally
or nationally
“Old buildings are just old while historic buildings are
worthy of preservation.”
To be considered historic, a property must have three
essential attributes:
•
Sufficient age (generally at least 50 years old). That
means buildings built in
1964
or earlier historic.
•
A relatively high degree of physical integrity
•
Historical significance.
That last one’s where it gets tricky …
Generally for a property to be “old enough” to be historic
it must be at least 50 years old, although this is just a
general rule of thumb.
The property must be old enough to have been studied by
historians, architectural historians, or archaeologists so its
place in history is clear.
A property must retain its historic physical integrity. This
means the property must be relatively unchanged.
Its essential character-defining features relative to its
significance must still be present.
“In my neighborhood
some folks want every
old building saved even
though they are
infested with termites,
full of asbestos and
other general neglect
issues.”
A property must be considered significant to be historic.
“When most people think 'historically significant,' they may be thinking of
history class-type history, rather than
architectural history.”
(1)
Association with individuals, events, activities, or developments that
shaped, or reflect important aspects of our history
(2) Characteristics of an architectural style or type of building, or a method
of construction. Embodying high artistic values or fine craftsmanship
(3) Potential to yield information important to our understanding of the
past through archaeological, architectural, or other physical investigation
and analysis.
The Cordell Hull Building
•
Constructed from
1952-1954
•
Good example of post-
World War II modern
design
•
One of the best
examples of mid-
century modern office
architecture in the
state
•
Eligible for listing in
the National Register
of Historic Places
•
Named after a
significant American
Statesman,
Tennessean Cordell
Hull, the longest
serving secretary of
state
East Nashville “Free” House
•
c.1885 Queen Anne-
style house
•
Sits on Eastland Avenue
in East Nashville
•
Originally the Spout
Spring School
•
In the 1970s, it was
converted into 3
apartments.
•
The house is not located
within a historic overlay
•
Gather information about the property – description and documents
•
Put the place in the context of history – what can it tell us of a time
in the past? An architectural style? The beliefs of a group of people?
How well does it retain its character/architectural style
•
The National Register of Historic
Places "Criteria for Evaluation" or
the designation standards found in
a local historic preservation
ordinance are commonly used to
measure the significance of a
historic property.
Ten ways to look up your house’s history.
In Davidson County, there are over 4065 buildings or structures
listed in the
National Register
individually or as a part of a
National Register Historic District.
Nashville's neighborhoods listed in the
National Register of Historic Places are:
Belle Meade Links Triangle, Belmont-
Hillsboro, Buena Vista, East Nashville
(including portions of Lockeland Springs
and East End), Edgefield, Germantown,
Hillsboro-West End, Old Hickory Village,
Richland-West End, Waverly Place,
Whites Creek and Woodland in Waverly.
Belle Meade Links Triangle
Belmont-Hillsboro
Blakemore
Broadway
Cherokee Park
Eastwood
Edgefield
Elmington Place
Germantown
Greenwood
Hillsboro-West End
Lockeland Springs-East End
Maxwell Heights
Park and Elkins
Richland-West End
See if your house is in an overlay
* Historic Preservation
Zoning Overlay or a
Neighborhood
Conservation Zoning
Overlay
Historic Nashville, Inc.
www.historicnashvilleinc.org
Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission
www.nashville.gov/Historical-Commission.aspx
Tennessee Historical Commission
www.tn.gov/environment/history/
National Preservation Trust
www.preservationnation.org
Secretary of the Interior’s Treatment of Historic Properties Standards
www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
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Old v/s Historic What is historic anyway? Melissa Wyllie @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Why does it matter? Impacts whether a property is worth saving Impacts how that property may be protected Impacts construction/renovation for a property or community Affects the culture of a place, whether locally, regionally or nationally Old buildings are just old while historic buildings are worthy of preservation. @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
What is Historic? To be considered historic, a property must have three essential attributes: Sufficient age (generally at least 50 years old). That means buildings built in 1964 or earlier historic. A relatively high degree of physical integrity Historical significance. That last one s where it gets tricky @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Historic Criteria #1: Age Generally for a property to be old enough to be historic it must be at least 50 years old, although this is just a general rule of thumb. The property must be old enough to have been studied by historians, architectural historians, or archaeologists so its place in history is clear. @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Criteria #2: Integrity A property must retain its historic physical integrity. This means the property must be relatively unchanged. Its essential character-defining features relative to its significance must still be present. In my neighborhood some folks want every old building saved even though they are infested with termites, full of asbestos and other general neglect issues. @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Criteria #3: Significance A property must be considered significant to be historic. When most people think 'historically significant,' they may be thinking of history class-type history, rather than architectural history. (1) Association with individuals, events, activities, or developments that shaped, or reflect important aspects of our history (2) Characteristics of an architectural style or type of building, or a method of construction. Embodying high artistic values or fine craftsmanship (3) Potential to yield information important to our understanding of the past through archaeological, architectural, or other physical investigation and analysis. @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
For Example: Constructed from 1952-1954 Good example of post- World War II modern design One of the best examples of mid- century modern office architecture in the state Eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places Named after a significant American Statesman, Tennessean Cordell Hull, the longest serving secretary of state The Cordell Hull Building @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
For Example: East Nashville Free House c.1885 Queen Anne- style house Sits on Eastland Avenue in East Nashville Originally the Spout Spring School In the 1970s, it was converted into 3 apartments. The house is not located within a historic overlay @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Where to Start? Gather information about the property description and documents Put the place in the context of history what can it tell us of a time in the past? An architectural style? The beliefs of a group of people? How well does it retain its character/architectural style The National Register of Historic Places "Criteria for Evaluation" or the designation standards found in a local historic preservation ordinance are commonly used to measure the significance of a historic property. Ten ways to look up your house s history. @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Nashvilles Historic Neighborhoods In Davidson County, there are over 4065 buildings or structures listed in the National Register individually or as a part of a National Register Historic District. Nashville's neighborhoods listed in the National Register of Historic Places are: Belle Meade Links Triangle, Belmont- Hillsboro, Buena Vista, East Nashville (including portions of Lockeland Springs and East End), Edgefield, Germantown, Hillsboro-West End, Old Hickory Village, Richland-West End, Waverly Place, Whites Creek and Woodland in Waverly. @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Nashvilles Historic Neighborhoods * Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay or a Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay Belle Meade Links Triangle Belmont-Hillsboro Blakemore Broadway Cherokee Park Eastwood Edgefield Elmington Place Germantown Greenwood Hillsboro-West End Lockeland Springs-East End Maxwell Heights Park and Elkins Richland-West End See if your house is in an overlay @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
For Additional Information: Historic Nashville, Inc. www.historicnashvilleinc.org Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission www.nashville.gov/Historical-Commission.aspx Tennessee Historical Commission www.tn.gov/environment/history/ National Preservation Trust www.preservationnation.org Secretary of the Interior s Treatment of Historic Properties Standards www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
Thank You Keep Nashville Unique. www.historicnashvilleinc.org @Historic_Nash @mswyllie #oldhousefair
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