This is the link to the pdf about the Historic Carrboro NC Plaque Program:
Historic Carrboro NC Plaque Program
Below is a copu of the application form for the Carrboro Plaque Program
HCPP – PLAQUE APPLICATION FORM
(electronic submissions are preferred for archiving purposes)
I. Address of building to receive plaque:
II. Applicant
A. Name:
B. Building owner name:
C. Address (if different than building address):
D. Phone:
E. Email:
Applicants may find that information on all of the categories listed below is not available. Please complete as many sections as possible. Feel free to add space as needed as well.
III. Building History
- Year built: Please include a copy of your evidence of the building’s age.
- Architectural style of the building:
- Name of architect, builder, or contractor:
- Significant architectural changes during life of building: Include dates if known.
- Building or property uses: Include dates if known.
- What makes the building interesting?
IV. Ownership History (please provide as much information as possible)
- Original owner(s): Please include a copy of any supporting documentation such as copy of deeds, etc.
- Period of ownership:
- Commentary on original owner(s). Please include any interesting biographical information such as occupations, civic involvement, anecdotes, etc.:
- Other noteworthy owners: Include period of ownership for each if known.
V. Tenant History
- List any noteworthy tenants or residents of the property:
- Commentary on other noteworthy tenants: Please include any interesting biographical information such as occupations, civic involvement, anecdotes, etc.
VI. Narrative History & Additional Information
A. Please provide a brief narrative of the chronological and historic development of the property:
B. Any additional information that supports your application.
VII. Photographs
- Please submit at least 2 digital photos of your building’s exterior as it looks today.
- Should you have any old photos of the property, feel free to submit copies of those as well.
VIII. Building Name
Applicant’s suggestion(s) for building name / plaque text:
TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION
Email to:
To submit any printed documentation, send to:
Historic Carrboro Plaque Program
c/o Carrboro Planning Department
301 W. Main St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
Attn: James Thomas
For questions or more information, please call any of the HCPP members:
Tom Wiltberger 919-968-6169
Catherine DeVine 919-967-3795
Sheryl Forbis 919-929-9055
Thank you for helping to preserve Carrboro’s architecture and heritage!
Special thanks to the following individuals, organizations, and local businesses whose contributions and support helped to make this program possible:
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Carrboro Appearance Commission |
BellaDomus, Inc. |
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Carrboro Art Committee |
Open Eye Café |
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Carrboro Board of Aldermen |
Jay Bryan, Attorney |
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Sheryl and Richard Forbis |
Tom Wiltberger |
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Sara Lachenman |
Catherine DeVine & Berkeley Grimball |
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Linda Misiura |
Richard Ellington |
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James Harris |
Carrboro Econ. & Comm. Development Office |
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James Thomas |
Carrboro Planning & Zoning Department |
