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Hickory NC 28601
phone: 828-261-2215
The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving properties, which embody important elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history. The Commission reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness when modifications are proposed for a property in a locally designated historic district. In addition, they identify individual landmarks of historic significance recommending their designation as Historic Properties to the City Council. Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p. m. at City Hall. The term is three years.
There are three local historic districts within the city: Oakwood, Kenworth, and Claremont. There are also a number of locally designated historic landmarks in the city.
All changes and alterations to locally designated historic landmarks and districts, excluding ordinary maintenance and repair, must receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commisssion.
If you have questions about historic properties or districts, contact Dave Leonetti at (828) 261-2227.
Local historic districts and landmarks should not be confused with the National Register of Historic Places. The Historic Preservation Commission only exercises design review authority over locally designated districts and landmarks. Listing on the National Register is primarily an honorary designation. However, properties on the National Register can be eligble for rehabilitation tax credits for renovation of historic buildings.
There are currently four historic districts as well as a number of existing individual structures lsited on the National Register of Historic Places. The boundaries of the national register districts differ from the boundaries of the local districts. Contact the Planning Department if you have questions about the location of National Register properties or districts. The four National Register districts can be found below:
Claremont Historic District
Kenworth Historic District
Oakwood Historic District
Southwest Downtown Historic District
For more information, please contact the Hickory Planning Department, (828) 323-7422
| Historic Properties |
Sarah Huffman |
Licensed Architect |
Ernie Sills, Chair |
| Historic Properties |
Zack Taylor |
At Large (1) |
Paige Lutes Brigham |
| Historic Properties |
Nancy Zagaroli |
At Large (2) |
Tom Dobbins |
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Building Trades Profession |
Larry Triplett |
At Large (3) |
Steve Walker |
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Building Trades Profession |
Curtis Mauser |
Youth Council |
Rebekah Sturgess |
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