Brian F. Smith and Associates is as much a historic research firm as an archaeological firm. This is in part based on the interdisciplinary nature of archaeology which draws upon theoretical concepts and methodological approaches from history, social sciences, and physical sciences for the ultimate goal of reconstructing past lifeways.

BFSA has historians to conduct archival research, historic documentation, evaluations, and visual impact analyses for structures that may be impacted by a planned or permitted action, such as:

• when a lead agency wants to know more about a structure prior to making a decision about whether mitigation of impacts will be required, or
• when a structure that is listed on the Register of Historic Places is to be impacted, specific documentation is required before the structure can be demolished or relocated.

The historic component of cultural resources management generally refers to the built environment, or standing structures and their significance, to local, state, and national history and heritage. Historic surveys can range from the documentation of a single property to the study of an entire group of structures or district.

Whatever your project requires, we are confident that we can provide you with the necessary consulting.

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