Public presentation scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3

The Clark County Historic Preservation Commission has begun work on a project to research and identify the county’s mid-century architectural resources.

The project team is seeking input from the public on refining the list of properties to be included in the survey.

A presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. during the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission meeting, to kick off the project, engage the public, and seek input on what properties should be surveyed.

Commission meetings currently are being held virtually on the Webex platform. To join and/or participate in the meeting by computer go to http://bit.ly/feb3hpc and use meeting number 146 288 2755 and password feb3hpc. To join by phone call 1.408.418.9388.

The project will provide a focus on the economic, geographic, historical and cultural elements that significantly shaped the physical development of the county’s land use patterns and built environment in the mid-20^th century, including building types, characteristics, materials, and architectural styles associated with the mid-century, post-war era.

Approximately 40-50 of the most significant commercial, institutional, and residential buildings from this era will be surveyed and added to the inventory of historic sites in the county. This will assist property owners who may wish to restore and preserve their properties or nominate them to a historic register in the future. It will also raise awareness of and need for preservation of buildings constructed during this era.

The Historic Preservation Commission raises awareness of the county’s historic and cultural resources and serves as the county’s primary resource on historic preservation. For more about the historic preservation program and commission, please visit www.clark.wa.gov/planning/historic.

CONTACT:
Jacqui Kamp, Community Planning
564.397.4913, jacqui.kamp@clark.wa.gov