Can vinyl-sided buildings be listed in the National Register?
Although vinyl siding is not a recommended treatment for historic buildings, the National Register does not categorically exclude vinyl-sided buildings from consideration. Buildings that have been sided may be eligible for listing in the National Register if they meet the criteria and retain integrity. Many properties have lost integrity and become ineligible for the National Register solely because of the application of siding. Buildings that are sided generally will not be individually eligible under Criterion C for architecture. However, if the building is significant primarily for its association with important persons or events, and if the siding was applied in such a way as to retain the main features of the building, it may be eligible under other criteria and areas of significance. Criteria Considerations 17. What qualities must be present for a property less than 50 years old to qualify for the National Register? The National Register Criteria for Evaluation allow for the nomi
