Submit a site

Home  /  Contribute  /  Submit a site

  • Step 1: About you…

  • We wont ask you to type it twice, we just ask you to get it right once.

  • First and Last name. This is how you will be credited.



  • Step 2: About the site…

  • Often this can be the first line of the historic marker.

  • **THIS IS A PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE**
    And we are looking for above-average photos that have good composition and exposure, accurate colors, and artistic expression.

    *This must be a photo taken by you, at least 800×600 pixels, but no more than 1200 pixels on one side. Mark the bottom with text “Photo credit: {your name} – NYHistoric.com” – in Jpeg/jpg format. Don’t compress the photo more than 50%. Limit file size to 500 kb. Don’t use dramatic or unrealistic photo filters (especially no retro styling or dramatic HDR effects).


  • Be sure to check and make sure you typed the text accurately.

  • This is often at the bottom of the sign.

  • This should be a brief factual observation. Commentary, opinions and facts that cannot be verified may be removed. Please also provide photos of things that you note (below).


  • Step 3: The location…

  • If you don’t know the exact address, use approximate. You can also type the GPS information into Google Maps and it should give you an address range, which we will accept. Please include the correct zip code.



  • GPS Coordinates

    We need to be able to plot the location of the marker accurately on a map. For this we need GPS coordinates of the marker itself. Within 50 ft, ideally. If you don’t have a GPS device, you can map out the GPS coordinates using a website such as ACME Mapper or iTouchMap.

  • Decimal notation XX.xxxx is best.

  • Decimal notation XX.xxxx is best.



  • Step 4: Supporting information/photos…

  • Feel free to submit a variety of photos of the site. **Photos must taken by you, at least 800×600 pixels, but no more than 2000 pixels on one side. Mark the bottom with text “Photo credit: {your name} – NYHistoric.com” – in Jpeg/jpg format. Don’t compress the photo more than 50%. Don’t use dramatic or unrealistic photo filters (especially no retro styling or dramatic HDR effects).

  • You can provide references, links to websites, observations, facts, etc.
    We ask that any opinions, hearsay, and information that cannot be verified be left out, and added as a comment later.


  • Step 5: Read & Agree to these terms…

    • Agree to our friendly terms

    • NYHistoric has permission to use the data provided. This permission does not expire.
    • The photos are the property of the photographer and I give NYHistroic permission to use them on NYHistoric and for any promotion of NYHistoric.
    • I took these photos myself.
    • I provided as much information as I could, but understand that my entry may be rejected, without notice, due to lack of crucial information and/or photo aesthetics.


  • Step 6: Make history!!!

    Click the button below once to submit. Be patient, as large image files may take several minutes to upload.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.