If you think your home or business meets the criteria established by Boulder’s Landmarks Board, you could qualify for designation as an historical site.
The city passed ordinance #4000 in September 1974, which allows the designation of historic landmarks and districts in Boulder.
The following significance criteria have been adopted by the board to help evaluate each potential designation in a consistent and equitable manner.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The place (building, site, area) should show character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the community, state or nation; be the site of an historic, or prehistoric event that had an effect upon society; or exemplify the cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community.
- Date of Construction
Particular importance is placed on the age of the structure.
- Association with Historical Persons or Events
- Distinction in the Development of the Community of Boulder
This is most applicable to an institution (religious, educational, civic, etc.) or business structure, though is some cases residences might qualify. It stresses the importance of preserving those places which demonstrate the growth during different time spans in the history of Boulder.
- Recognition by Authorities
Significant recognition includes Historic Boulder, Inc., the Boulder Historical Society, local historians, State Historical Society, The Improvement of Boulder, Colorado by F.L. Olmsted, or others in published form.
- Other, if applicable
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The place should embody those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type specimen, a good example of the common; be the work of an architect or master builder; contain elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation; or be a fine example of the uncommon.
- Recognized Period/Style
It should exemplify specific elements of an architectural period/style, i.e.: Victorian, Revival styles.
- Architect or Builder of Prominence
A good example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise in his field nationally, state-wide, or locally.
- Artistic Merit
A skillful integration of design, material, and color which is of excellent visual quality and/or demonstrates superior craftsmanship.
- Example of the Uncommon
Elements of architectural design, details, or craftsmanship that are representative of a significant innovation.
- Indigenous Qualities
A style or material that is particularly associated with the Boulder area.
- Other, if applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
The place should enhance the variety, interest, and sense of identity of the community by the protection of the unique natural and man-made environment.
- Site Characteristics
It should be of high quality in terms of planned or natural vegetation.
- Compatibility with Site
Consideration will be given to scale, massing placement, or other qualities of design with respect to its site.
- Geographic Importance
Due to its unique location or singular physical characteristics, it represents an established and familiar visual feature of the community.
- Environmental Appropriateness
The surroundings are complementary and/or it is situated in a manner particularly suited to its function.
- Area Integrity
Places which provide historical, architectural, or environmental importance and continuity of an existing condition; yet if taken singularly or out of context it might not qualify under other criteria.
- Other, if applicable
The Landmarks Board is under the city’s Planning and Development Services department and may be reached by contacting staff liaisons James Hewat at hewatj@bouldercolorado.gov, Chris Meschuk at meschukc@bouldercolorado.gov or board secretary Sara Conover at conovers@bouldercolorado.gov.
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