Historic Designation 101 (Webinar)

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Wednesday, January 17th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Virtual, Zoom

Photo of the Nixon-Mounsey House, designated in 2022 through a partnership with the homeowners. Image courtesy of Justin Scalera, HABS.

 

This January, join DCPL's Zachary Burt to explore the process of historic designation. Designating a historic site can be complex and overwhelming, as there are many aspects to consider when evaluating a site for historic designation. Luckily, there are many useful resources that can help homeowners and other individuals interested in preservation. This presentation will provide the public with an overview of Washington, DC's historic landmark designation process, the DC Inventory of Historic Sites, and the National Register of Historic Places. This session will also present some helpful tips related to researching and writing a historic landmark nomination, including an introduction to the DC History Center's myriad publicly available resources.

 

 

Zachary Burt is the Community Outreach and Grants Manager for the DC Preservation League. He is the staff liaison for the Landmarks Committee and the Government Affairs Committee, and works with the Historic Districts Coalition. In addition to his work on historic landmark nominations, Zach manages DCPL’s Preservation Initiatives Grant Program and the DC Historic Sites website and cellular phone app. Prior to DCPL, Zach worked in government relations at a professional association. He holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Utah and an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Goucher College. Zach is passionate about DC’s rich history, culture, and architecture, and loves exploring the city’s many neighborhoods.

 


Anne McDonough joined the DC History Center in 2012, serving as collections manager and library & collections director prior to becoming deputy director in 2020. Her areas of responsibility include research and scholarship, adult programs, youth education, and exhibits. In this capacity she oversees the content experts in each division and manages the DC History Center’s University Advisory Group and the Totman Fellowship, which aims to nurture emerging champions and scholars of DC history. Anne holds a Masters in Library Science with a focus in archives from the University of Maryland.