The second task of the Study Committee is to determine appropriate boundaries for a historic district. Below are shown three possibilities for a typical small town. The appropriateness of each boundary proposal should be considered and one of them can be selected.
Factors in determining historic district boundaries The boundaries of a historic district may be defined by natural features and edges; they are logical boundaries that echo the images residents have of their community. A district may also be based on the early settlement patterns in a community. Although this may not be apparent, referring to early maps and descriptions may reveal important differentiations. Boundaries may also be established to protect a historic area from development threats. Such boundaries should recognize the economic forces that create the need for development and try to accommodate growth and change while protecting the historic character.
