{"id":1246,"date":"2018-06-06T12:33:31","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T17:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeffrisfoundation.org\/?page_id=1246"},"modified":"2022-04-14T08:47:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T13:47:04","slug":"historic-structure-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jeffrisfoundation.org\/resources\/historic-structure-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Structure Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

The importance of an Historic Structure Report<\/h2>\n

The Foundation believes that thorough research, documentation and planning is the key to quality restoration, maintenance, and stewardship of any historic resource. It is for this reason that we set aside each year the Jeffris Heartland Fund<\/a> to provide financial assistance to planning in preparation for major restoration work we can later support with Capital Campaign Challenge Grants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The standard terminal study for restoration projects is the Historic Structure Report (HSR). We require the completion of an acceptable HSR before considering any invitation to apply for Capital Campaign Challenge Grants.<\/p>\n

An HSR should be prepared by an experienced preservation professional consultant, backed up by a team of specialists appropriate to the nature of the historic resource, but commonly including historians, architects; civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers; material conservationists; and decorative arts specialists.<\/p>\n

If a site does not have a working relationship with a qualified consultant, the selection of a consulting team should be done through issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to consultants lists often maintained by State Historic Preservation Offices and statewide or local preservation organizations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jeffris Family Foundation Directors can also recommend sources and provide guidance in the solicitation process. See the bottom of this page for a list of names and contact information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Why do we require a completed HSR?<\/h3>

Click to read a letter from the Executive Director of the Ellwood House Museum to read about that organization's experience in assembling their Historic Structure Report.<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is contained in an Historic Structure Report?<\/h2>\n

The contents of an HSR can vary some by the nature of the site, but for purposes of funding from the Foundation, they will be expected to:<\/p>\n