Leasing a Historic Structure
Quick Steps

A one-page factsheet for prospective lessees of historic structures at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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Four historic structures — the Tom Kelly House, Dun Glen Ark, Dun Glen Boat Storage Rack, and Dun Glen Mini Ark — are available for lease. Structures without a viable lease proposal will be demolished. Here's how to pursue a lease:

1. Confirm the structure is available — Check the structure list: Tom Kelly House, Dun Glen Ark, Dun Glen Boat Storage Rack, or Dun Glen Mini Ark.
2. Contact the park — Reach out to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to express interest and ask about current submission requirements and timelines.
3. Review the rules — Read the NPS leasing laws and policies at nps.gov/subjects/leasing/law.htm, including the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
4. Prepare your proposal — Include: which structure you want, your proposed use, a rehabilitation plan, proof of financial capacity, and your relevant background.
5. Submit your proposal to the park — Park staff will confirm receipt and next steps for review.
6. Understand your responsibilities if approved — As lessee, you handle all repairs, maintenance, upgrades, grounds upkeep, and applicable taxes for the structure.

For full details on eligible structures, requirements, and the legal basis for leasing, see Preservation Thurmond's "Leasing Interested Structures — Information for Prospective Lessees."

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This document is published by Preservation Thurmond, a community organization, and is not an official publication of the National Park Service (NPS).

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