The nomination for Emerson Heights to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places was approved on Jan 27th, 2010.

The Indiana Historic Preservation Review Board voted today to accept our nomination to the State Historic Register and forward the application to the National Parks Service for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Applications approved at the state level are typically accepted in the National Register on the state’s recommendation within 45 days.

Connie Ziegler of C Resources, Indianapolis, was hired to research, document and write the application. Funding for the nomination was provided by the Indianapolis Foundation, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and neighborhood residents. A big "Thank You" to each of them.

The neighborhood has taken this step because being on the National Register of Historic Places is a rigorous process that clearly demonstrates that the neighborhood is historically significant. It’s our hope that it encourages both current residents and future residents to preserve the historic fabric of the neighborhood.

National Register status makes tax credits available to owners of contributing properties and makes it easier to market the neighborhood to people who want to invest in a historic community. In addition, the research and documentation that went into the nomination will help to preserve and interpret our neighborhood for the future.

The complete nomination application is very thorough, provides an excellent reference document and shows which structures are contributing and non-contributing.