I have nominated this porthole window and decorative grate 3 times. Each time with new photos and description. I appealed the first one but it was rejected. I want to try again, but I need someone with more experience to help me make a better nomination. Or to tell me if it’s not possible.
This round window is part of an entryway to an apartment building. At first glance, the door looks like the entrance to a unit, which is why I think it’s being rejected. But the door actually goes to a stairwell that leads to units on the 2nd floor. Does this technically count as a common area? Would this qualify as a stop with a better photo or description?
First post. Thanks!
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I don’t think this looks like anything that special. If this is an apartment building and this leads into the stairwell, the location is OK and safe access is OK, but you still have to meet at least one of the key criteria. Out of Exploration, Social and Exercise, this can only meet Exploration.
The question to ask is would people be interested/excited to find this and would they want to show it to other people?
For me, this is a definite no, as it is just a relatively nice feature in a building that I would glance at and move on.
I see your point. There isn’t much to this little round window, but my description (and rationale) has more to do with the history. There’s lot of 100+ year old buildings in this area and the grate was likely manufactured and installed around WW1. This sort of thing appeals more to people who like old architecture. Which may not be enough for the Exploration criteria, but I guess that’s why I’m posting my question here.
Thanks for welcome!
History isn’t enough
In my general vicinity, there are lots of buildings which were built over 100 years ago before WWI. In themselves, this doesn’t make them eligible. They need distinctive architectural features that mean people actually admire them, to help them become potentially eligible. This window just isn’t enough
