Project Background
The Landmark Society, on behalf of the Town and Village of Nunda, completed a Historic Resources Survey in 2022. The purpose of that survey was to identify areas or individual properties and sites that meet National Register of Historic Places designation criteria, as well as to create an inventory of the historically significant properties within the Town and Village. As part of the survey, the Village of Nunda was identified for its significance in Architecture, Commerce, and Transportation.
As a result, the Village of Nunda partnered with the Landmark Society to complete a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Nunda Village Historic District. See the historic district boundary map below.
District Map

Who is involved?
The Landmark Society will perform the work of the preservation consultant, completing the extensive research, writing, and communication with SHPO necessary for a National Register nomination. Landmark Society staff will also assist the neighborhood with holding public meetings and spreading the word.
The Village of Nunda Stakeholder Committee will lead the charge on spreading the word about the National Register project and public meetings throughout the Village.
The NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) administers the National Register of Historic Places program and the Historic Tax Credit programs. Their staff will work with Landmark Society to review the district nomination. Once the district is complete, homeowners will also submit their tax credit applications to SHPO.
NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION PROCESS:
- Landmark staff fieldwork
- Landmark conducts research
- Submit draft nomination to the Village of Nunda Stakeholder Committee and NY SHPO
- Make revisions as needed
- NY SHPO schedules nomination for State Review Board (quarterly meetings)
- After State Review Board approval, SHPO forwards nomination to National Park Service for final National Register approval
NEXT STEPS
The Village of Nunda is partnering with The Landmark Society of Western New York and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to host an informational public meeting to share about the project and benefits of this honorary designation for residential and income-producing property owners in the historic district. We encourage property owners to attend this meeting!
Final Public Meeting:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
6:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Click the Zoom link below to join the Public Meeting:
Nunda Village Historic District – Virtual Meeting
Note: Those without internet access are invited to participate in the Zoom (virtual) meeting at the Nunda Historic Society Building located at 24 Portage Street, Nunda, NY 14517. Due to limited seating, they ask that only those without internet access participate at this site. Thank you!
FAQS
Does listing our village in a National Register Historic District restrict what I can do to my home?
NO.
Who qualifies for the NYS Historic Homeowners Tax Credit program?
Owner occupied homes located in a qualifying census tract (all of the City of Rochester is in a qualifying tract) and a National Register historic district.
What type of work qualifies for tax credits?
Kitchens & bath remodels, porch repairs, paint, HVAC, window repairs, floor refinishing, etc. Landscaping and garages/carriage houses, and appliances do not qualify.
How do I apply for tax credits?
Before beginning any work, complete an application detailing your proposed work. Submit to the State Historic Preservation Office.
Still have QUESTIONS? Contact Megan Klem at mklem@landmarksociety.org.
>>Click here to learn more about the NYS Historic Homeowners Tax Credit program
If you have specific questions about the tax credit program, you can contact Christina Vagvolgyi with the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) at: 518-268-2217 or Christina.Vagvolgyi@parks.ny.gov.
>>Click here to learn more about the National Register of Historic Places