Difference between revisions of "Style Guide"
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| + | === Building Name === | ||
| + | If a building goes by multiple names, use it's preferred (or most commonly known by) name as the title. The first sentence of the building entry text should indicate the building's historic name (if different) and other names. See the Wikipedia entry for the [[wikipedia:Bank_of_America_Building_(Baltimore)|Bank of America Building]]. | ||
| − | ==Building Type | + | If a building does not have a name use its address in place of its name. |
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| + | === Infobox Data === | ||
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| + | ==== Address ==== | ||
| + | When writing addresses, spell out terms like "Street" "Boulevard" "Road" etc. Abbreviate cardinal directions that are part of street names such as "W. 37th Street". If a building includes multiple numbers or you are referring to multiple buildings such as a row of homes, include the number range like "100 - 110 N. Charles Street." | ||
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| + | If the property does not have an address, list its location as follows: “NE corner of Charles and Chase Streets” or “1 mile east of North Avenue”. | ||
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| + | Make sure the Geo-reference pin is in the correct location. It can be moved by clicking on the map. | ||
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| + | ==== Building Type ==== | ||
| + | '''Use the following Building Types only''' | ||
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| + | * Residential | ||
| + | * Commercial | ||
| + | * Industrial | ||
| + | * Infrastructure | ||
| + | * Agricultural | ||
| + | * Institutional | ||
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| + | Review the [[wikipedia:List_of_building_types|List of Building Types page on Wikipedia]] for more details about subtypes that fit in each Type. | ||
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| + | ==Architects== | ||
Revision as of 16:38, June 11, 2021
General Considerations (if any)
Buildings
Building Name
If a building goes by multiple names, use it's preferred (or most commonly known by) name as the title. The first sentence of the building entry text should indicate the building's historic name (if different) and other names. See the Wikipedia entry for the Bank of America Building.
If a building does not have a name use its address in place of its name.
Infobox Data
Address
When writing addresses, spell out terms like "Street" "Boulevard" "Road" etc. Abbreviate cardinal directions that are part of street names such as "W. 37th Street". If a building includes multiple numbers or you are referring to multiple buildings such as a row of homes, include the number range like "100 - 110 N. Charles Street."
If the property does not have an address, list its location as follows: “NE corner of Charles and Chase Streets” or “1 mile east of North Avenue”.
Make sure the Geo-reference pin is in the correct location. It can be moved by clicking on the map.
Building Type
Use the following Building Types only
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Infrastructure
- Agricultural
- Institutional
Review the List of Building Types page on Wikipedia for more details about subtypes that fit in each Type.
