This course introduces the National Register of Historic Places, local landmarks designations, and the role of each in historic preservation practice and theory. Students learn about preparing National Register and local landmarks nominations, evaluations of significance, how the National Register enters into applications for state and federal historic preservation tax credits and Section 106 review. For the major research project of the semester, students prepare a draft National Register nomination.

This course reinforces concepts taught in HP 612 while introducing students to more advanced documentary and analytical techniques for evaluating historic sites and structures. Students work through practical exercises in large format photography, advanced measured drawing skills including the production of elevations and sections, and new analytical and representational techniques using computer applications. Where HP 612 emphasizes research, interpretive, and recording methods, the emphasis for this course is on analyzing, synthesizing, illustrating, and communicating the result of building investigations.