Salisbury was awarded a 2022 federal Historic Preservation Fund grant for Certified Local Governments from the National Park Service, administered by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) of the Office of Archives and History to survey 400+ properties within and adjacent to the Salisbury National Register Historic District, which included properties in portions of downtown, West Square, Chestnut Hill, and West End neighborhoods. The City hired S&ME, a Mount Pleasant, SC based cultural resources consulting firm, to complete the first portion of the project.
The report and findings are compiled in the following document:
Salisbury Historic District Survey (PDF)
Following the recommendations listed in the report, the Planning and Neighborhoods department is currently working to update and expand the Salisbury National Register Historic District. If your property is within the expansion area, you may see City staff taking photographs and taking notes of your property from the right-of-way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the survey?
The primary purpose of the project is to document Salisbury’s historic properties with photographs, written descriptions, and oral and archival history. In addition to documenting properties, some properties may be included on the National Register of Historic Places, and thus eligible for state and federal tax credits for certified historic rehabilitations.
How will the project affect my property?
If your property is not already located in a Local Historic District, this project will not change your property’s local historic status and will not cause you to need approval from the Historic Preservation Commission for exterior work, new construction, and demolition.
How can I get involved?
If you have information, photos, or documentation related to your property or other properties within the historic district or expansion area, the Planning and Neighborhoods would love to see them. If you would be willing to let the City share your pictures and stories on City social media channels, please let us know as well.
Types of things that would be helpful:
- Information (names, occupations, etc.) about owners or occupants - especially the first occupant and long-term occupants
- Historic photos
- Information about architects and builders
- Dates of exterior changes to the property (additions, new garages/sheds, changes to building materials)
Salisbury National Register Historic District Study Area Map
Please send information to emily.vanek@salisburync.gov.