Historic and Architectural Resources of Little Compton, Rhode Island
1990. Historic and Architectural Resources of Little Compton, Rhode Island. Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission
From introduction: "The purpose of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission’s surveys is to identify and record structures, sites, and areas of apparent historical, architectural, visual, or cultural significance within each community. Surveys are conducted by driving or, in densely settled areas, walking all public streets. Each property selected by a surveyor is photographed and recorded on a standard historic building data sheet, which includes places to note physical characteristics of the property and its use, condition, and architectural style or period. Historical information, usually not available on the site, is obtained during subsequent research and added to the data sheet. Finally, a written report is prepared to provide a context for evaluating the historical and architectural significance of properties in the survey area. The significance of each surveyed property is evaluated in a preliminary fashion by Commission staff. Properties which appear to meet the criteria for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places are identified for further study and review. Though all aspects of local history are investigated to develop an adequate context for evaluation, the emphasis of the surveys is on existing historic properties." Funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the Rhode Island State Historic Preservation Office and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Type
- Generic Document
- Date of Issue
- 1990
- Publisher
- Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Historic Resource Surveys (Municipality)