1. Archival Research & Historical Narrative. Conduct thorough literature review of previous related projects and Class III inventories of the project area using the ND State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) system and other available materials. The project consultant will use all applicable archives, the State Historical Society of North Dakota, City, County, and other records, as needed, to gather data on the properties in the project area. This will include: a. Developing a historic context that appropriately conveys the South Capitol area’s relationship to and significance within themes and trends of the period(s) of significance through archival research. 2. Architectural Reconnaissance Survey. Conduct a reconnaissance level survey of buildings and structures within the identified survey boundary to collect new field data and complete new and updated site forms for qualifying properties. The reconnaissance survey will include: a. Document the existing historic character and conditions of each property within the survey area, completing an North Dakota Cultural Resources Survey (NDCRS) Architectural Site Form for each property in the survey area. Data collected will include locational information, property boundaries, current ownership, date of construction, known architects or contractors, assessment of integrity, preliminary evaluation of significance under the NRHP Criteria, and site photographs meeting or exceeding minimum NDCRS Site Form Data requirements.
