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Appendix D.4 - HPST User's Guide
Appendix D.4 - HPST User's Guide
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The tool allows users to create and edit historic contexts in a database format with links to related documents and to create and edit records for historic properties with links to maps and images. The HPST also steps the user through the decision-making process typically used when determining the National Register criteria (A, B, C or D)
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Contexts have predefined property types that have already been linked to the NR criteria. For example, property type X represents a significant property under NR criterion D
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These tools will also decrease development and review time for eligibility evaluations as the documentation levels needed for effective decision making are made explicit and readily accessible, eliminating extraneous materials often inserted into current documents. Ultimately, these tools should replace currently used evaluation report formats, forms, and correspondence, as the majority of decision-making efforts are documented and captured in a single format.
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The HPST developers relied on the following references as the source of the business rules guiding design of the HPST: 48 FR 44716, Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Planning (1983) ; National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation (Washington, D.C.: 1991)
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Microsoft Data Access Components version 2.7 (MDAC 2.7) must be installed on the PC in order for the application to work correctly.
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The installation package needs to be executed on every individual's computer who will be using the application, even if the file HPST.mdb will reside in a shared server directory. If the application resides on a server, then appropriate network security permissions must be granted to the users of the application on either the folder or file.
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Click Open (the file name will be inserted on the Run screen)
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D.4-8 Select the HPST Group and click the Continue button. The installation is complete.
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5.1 Main Switchboard Contexts: Opens forms to enter or edit information detailing a historic context; includes area of significance, theme, time period, context level, geographic limits, maps, references, narrative, and property types. The property types include the following information: description, registration information, requirement statements for each aspect of integrity, and research questions.
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By Evaluation: View the criteria and integrity evaluation information for a selected property. 5.3 Action Buttons Many forms contain buttons that, when clicked, perform a specific action.
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6.1 Main Switchboard The Main Switchboard is loaded when the Historic Property Screening Tool is opened. Click on a button to start a task.
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Enter the context theme in the Context Theme input box. Enter the time period in the Time Period input box.
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In order to view the linked maps, users must have the appropriate software on their machine. References Type references in the List of References input boxes.
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Edit as needed, and continue to add property types until all have been defined. Enter applicable research questions in the Research Questions input boxes.
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Property types 3. National Register eligibility (i.e., A, B, C and/or D)
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If the ID does not exist, leave this space blank. Enter the Property Name in the Property Name box (required)
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References Type references in the List of References input boxes. It is recommended that you use a separate box for each reference.
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6.1.3 Criteria Evaluation This form is used to record decisions about National Register criteria applicability for a property with respect to a specific historic context. In order to use this function, the historic context and property must have been entered and saved in the HPST.
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This form was derived from the National Park Service guidance on preparing National Register nominations. Please refer to National Register Bulletin 15 for additional information that will help complete this form.
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If an integrity evaluation has already been done for this combination of property and context/property type, you will see the message shown below. If you want to edit or review the information in the forms, click Yes.
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If nothing is displayed in the area to the right of the aspect of integrity label, no requirement was defined in the context. Immediately to the right of the aspect requirements description are two buttons: Research Questions and Definitions.
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Similarly, if an aspect of integrity is not applicable for the selected context/property type (as defined under contexts) , it will be shown in gray.
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The Property Report contains the property details information. The report displays the property identification information, specific attribute data, map and photo lists, and UTM data.
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Historic context information includes the theme, time period, geographic location, and narrative information. Property type information includes registration requirements, physical and associative characteristics, and research questions.
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The report displays the evaluation criteria and associated descriptions, integrity evaluations and justifications, and eligibility criteria and descriptions. Click By Evaluation and select the property name.
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To compact and repair the Historic Property Screening Tool, select Tools from the main menu. Select Database Utilities, then Compact and Repair Database.
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