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Historic Resource Surveys

Historic Resource Surveys identify the historic properties in a community or campus setting and create a plan for their preservation. Our surveys involve archival research, fieldwork analysis, and evaluations of specific resources to determine their historical, architectural, and cultural significance. 

Understanding 
Historic Resource Surveys

​​​​Historic resource surveys typically involve a thorough study of multiple historic properties within a clearly defined area. Jackson Preservation offers reconnaissance level surveys, which provide a broad, preliminary overview of all resources in a large area, and intensive level surveys, which provide an in-depth, property-by-property analysis of the architectural and historical significance of individual resources in the area. Both survey types result in a detailed report, which identifies the area's historically significant properties and explains why they are important. Our reports provide recommendations on how these resources should protected and incorporated into community planning and development efforts.

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Historic resource surveys have a variety of useful applications. In addition to aiding in community planning, surveys are often commissioned to increase public awareness for properties of local, state, or national significance; identify properties that are eligible for rehabilitation grants and tax credits; and to meet local, state, and federal regulatory review requirements.

Historic resource surveys can:

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  • Identify landmarks and districts that can be marketed as heritage tourism destinations

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  • Help institutions and municipalities make informed decisions about zoning and development priorities

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  • Facilitate local involvement in historic preservation and empower area residents to advocate for the preservation of important sites.

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  • Be used to attract project investment ​

Why you should work with Jackson Preservation on your survey project:

  • We realize that needs for a survey vary widely. We start with a preliminary meeting to understand your goals for the project. From there, we will cater your survey to your specific requirements and adjust its scope if your priorities change.
     

  • We will work with you to help involve interested community members in your survey activity. Enabling residents to understand the significance of this work, and how it can benefit them, is critical to its success.

  • We will help you identify potential sources of funding for your survey.
     

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