All this month communities across the nation are celebrating their unique places and stories. What events are happening in Colorado? Check out History Colorado’s list of Preservation Month events, including tours, lectures, festivals, workshops, and more.
Our library receives lots of questions about historic preservation in Colorado. Some of the most frequently asked questions include:
Q: I’m thinking of purchasing a specific property. How do I know if it is designated historic? or How do I designate my property as historic?
A: Check History Colorado’s listings of state and national register properties. This site also includes information on how to nominate properties. Properties can also be designated as local landmarks — check with your county or municipality’s planning office.
Q: How do I apply for historic preservation tax credits for my property?
A: See this publication from the Department of Revenue as well as this page from History Colorado.
Q: How do I apply for grants to restore my property?
A: Click here to learn about the State Historical Fund, a competitive grant program available to owners of designated historic properties.
Q: What are some of the economic benefits of designating structures as historic?
A: In addition to the resources listed above regarding tax credits and grants, see also History Colorado’s 2017 publication Preservation for a Changing Colorado: The Benefits of Historic Preservation. Owners of commercial properties in small towns should also check out the Department of Local Affairs’ Colorado Main Street Program.
To learn more about historic preservation in Colorado, and to access additional publications, see our library’s historic preservation subject research guide.
Photo: Main Street, Silverton, Colorado. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons
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