Historic name. If a National Register Registration Form (National Register Form) exists for the property, the names on the National Register Form may be used in the MHPR. Otherwise, determine the property’s historic name according to National Register guidelines: the “name that best reflects the property’s historic importance or was commonly used for the property during the period of significance. The term ‘property’ refers to the entire geographic area being documented. It may be an individual building, site, structure, or object, or it may be a district comprising a variety of buildings, sites, structures, or objects. Properties may be named for persons, events, characteristics, functions, or historic associations.”2 For example, if a residence is known for its historic association with Xxxx and Xxxx Xxxxx, the historic name would be entered on the Background Data Form as “Xxxxx, Xxxx and Xxxx, House.” 2 U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. National Register Bulletin: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form, 8. The historic name for a bridge is the Mn/DOT bridge number; for example, “Bridge 5721.” Additional guidance on identifying the property’s historic name and format is in the National Register Bulletin: How to Complete the National Register Registration Form, pages 8-9.
Historic name. Provide if known. If the historic property is already listed in the National Register, 14 please provide the historic name and number provided in the National Register form. If the historic 15 property is a previously identified archaeological site, please provide the site number.
