Rye Historic Marker Program

Included Structures

● Homes built prior to 1942, when Rye City was incorporated, that maintain most of the original architectural style

● Structures or sites of architectural or artistic significance or associated with a person or event of historical significance to the city, state, region or nation

Benefits

● Homeowner pride

● Celebrates Rye’s rich heritage

● Brings history to the streets

Program Basics

● Voluntary

● Involves no restrictions whatsoever

● Program is not tied to City of Rye, State or federal landmark laws or historic designations. Eligibility for a marker does not make a home eligible for any tax incentives or other benefits available for historic properties

Markers

● Includes name of homeowner (or name of home if available)

● Includes year built (or circa if exact year is not known)

● Rye Historical Society name at the bottom

● 7” x 5” oval cast in bronze

Process

● Interested homeowners should complete an application available at the Square House or on our website: ryehistory.org/support

● Submit completed application to gretchen.snyder@ryehistory.org or at the Square House

● If homeowners do not have documents establishing the year their home was built, applicants can request assistance from the Rye Historical Society. Please visit ryehistory.org/research-requests-1 if you need research assistance.

● Homeowners will be notified when their application has been reviewed and when markers have been ordered. Process will take at least 6 – 8 weeks for review and marker production. Markers can be picked up at the Square House Museum.

Cost

● The fee for the marker is $300 for Rye Historical Society members; $350 for non-members.

● Payment can be made either by check payable to the Rye Historical Society or online (ryehistory.com/support) when application is submitted.