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; 4. A common electronic format that would replace existing historic contexts, National Register nomination forms, and Consensus of Eligibility documents (which later was fully developed as ECREL)
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To develop this prototype, the focus group recommended that existing contexts be used to create the tables, using, for example, National Register forms as a start. Then, the developed tables should be tested by a sample of state DOTs and/or SHPOs using selected resource categories, such as archaeological site, historic structure, or historic district.
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A Common Electronic Format The focus group noted that not all historic contexts are useful; therefore, it would be necessary for states participating in the testing of this tool to select their best historic contexts, making sure that the contexts explicitly deal with evaluating National Register eligibility. Also, it was recommended that existing electronic files and documents be used to facilitate tool development and testing.
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• The database would facilitate use of historic contexts. Cons for this application were as follows: • The database would require up-front time and cost to index and define keywords and to convert existing documents and files.
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. The common electronic format would provide structure to the narrative that is usually included in historic contexts (e.g., containing descriptions of property types and the registration criteria for the property types)
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by SHPOs and DOTs. Paper documents that are to be scanned should contain valuable contextual information.
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