Rhode Island Preservation Watch
Proposal- Properties
Date:
Property Information
Property Name:
Address:
Type: (choose all that apply)
historic structure
historic landscape
archaeological site
wildlife habitat
recreational park/open space
Date built or established (if applicable):
Acreage:
Ownership:
Public
Private
Owner (name and address):
Owner Phone Number/Email:
Does the owner support this Proposal?
Contact Information
Proposal submitted by:
Contact Person:
Affiliation/Title:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
Description of the Property: Briefly describe the property, its historic and natural features, and the
characteristics that qualify the property as a place where preservation matters.
Significance: Explain why the property is important to preserve. Is the property associated with important
people or events that shaped Rhode Island? Is the property important because of a tradition of community
use and enjoyment? What is special about the place that makes it worthy of preservation?
Goals: What are the long-term goals for this property? Define preservation success – how will we know
when we are successful? Are there measures of success in addition to securing the physical preservation of
the place (such as education, catalyzing community conversations, etc)?
Threat/Opportunity: Describe the current condition/status of the property. Why do you consider the
property to be threatened? Be specific about impending threats. Is there currently a timely opportunity to
advance the preservation of the place?
Timeliness: Why should this property be listed on the Rhode Island Preservation Watch now? How will
listing change/improve the status/condition of the property? What is the time frame for decision making to
preserve or not preserve this property?
Advocates: Who is leading the preservation effort? What organizations or individuals are already on
board or need to be brought on board to advance preservation? Are their individuals or groups who are
actively opposing or undermining the preservation effort?
Constituencies: Do you have the support of community or other interest groups? Who are the constituents
that care about the preservation of this property?
Current protection:
National Register:
Individual
(where applicable)
Local Historic District Name:
National Register Eligible:
Yes
Designation in process:
Scenic Road:
Yes
District
No
National Register
No
Local zoning, site plan review
District
Name:
Yes
No
Area of critical environmental concern
Species of special concern
Other
Regulatory Review: Will the project threatening the property be reviewed by state regulatory oversight
agencies such as RIHPHC or CRMC? What is the status of local planning and zoning review? Please
answer to the best of your knowledge.
Suggested Action Steps: List action steps that you think could be taken to advance the preservation of the
place proposed for listing. Imagine orchestrating a set of actions for yourselves and for other groups that
will contribute to protecting the property – who needs to do what when? Steps could include tasks like the
following: listing in the NRHP, developing a PR campaign, enacting a local demolition delay ordinance,
raising funds by a certain date, etc.
Media: Do you have a local media contact?
Yes
No
Name:
Media Affiliation:
Address:
Day Phone:
Email:
Attachments (please send via email when possible)
At least three (3) high-resolution digital photographs of the property
Use photography to help make the case for preservation – provide not only photos of
existing conditions, but photos that demonstrate that people care about the place and
preservation matters.
Historic photographs of property
News articles about the property
Historic and/or current map of property location
Additional relevant information
Submission & Review Process
Proposals may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed at the next available Program Committee
meeting. The Program Committee will review proposals in conjunction with the listing criteria and
guidelines. Preserve Rhode Island staff will respond to proposals within two weeks of review. Preserve
Rhode Island may require additional information at the request of the Program Committee.
Proposals should be sent to: Preserve Rhode Island, RI Preservation Watch. 957 North Main Street,
Providence, RI 02907 or email proposal to sprull@preserveri.org.
If you have any questions about the program or this form please contact us at 401.272.5101.
The Rhode Island Preservation Watch is part of the Preserve Rhode Island’s Preservation Field Services
program, assisted by a Partners in the Field challenge grant from the National Trust for Historic
Preservation. To learn more visit www.preserveri.org.