Attributes: Name

[Andi]

In the Guidelines for Editing, it says not to put special characters in the title of the structure. In the Historical Registry, it sometimes lists several names for the structure in this way-- William G. Fisher House / International House. First question: does the period after 'G' get to stay? Second question: Since it is listed like this, is this how I type it in the attributes? If so, does the forward slash (/) stay?

[Erin @ USGS]

A slash may be used if it is listed in the official name, however they
should be used sparingly. Also, make sure to put a space before and
after the slash. Periods should never be used. If the middle name is
not listed in this case, simply put "G" with a space after it.

[Andi]

If a church's website lists their whole name as 'Arvada Mennonite Church and Spirit of Joy Fellowship Church of the Brethren', do I put the whole thing in the attributes? Or do I just put 'Arvada Mennonite Church'?

[Erin @ USGS]

Is it two separate churches that use the same facilities?  If so you should have a point for each entity.

[Andi]

If a structure is still serving the same function as a place of worship, but has been bought and sold so no longer has the same name, do I just change the name of the already-created point?

[Andi]

The following is on a church's website. Does this mean I should put the name as 'The Beth-Eden Centenary Baptist Church' or 'Beth Eden Baptist Church'?

 

'During the great panic of 1893, The Beth-Eden Centenary Baptist Church was dedicated on January 13th. One hundred years before this date George Washington laid the cornerstone of the national capitol. Perhaps it was because of this historical fact that the word "Centenary" was made a part of the church name. By common consent and usage this word and the hyphen between (Beth-Eden) have been dropped, but officially the name has never been altered from the way it appeared on the paper of incorporation filed April 25, 1893. However, the three words as they stand today, "Beth Eden Baptist," speak volumes in the church world.'

[Erin @ USGS]

If a structure is still a church, even if the name changed, assign the
current name. The exception would be if the church by it's previous
name had only moved to a new location. In that case the previous name
would go with the actual church to it's new location.

[Erin @ USGS]

Keep the Beth Eden Baptist Church.  It is the common usage today and supported by their website.