Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

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Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission
AbbreviationIHPC
Formation1967
Headquarters(Temporarily) 2042, City-County Building, 200 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Location
  • Indianapolis, IN, United States
President
William A. Browne, Jr.
Vice President
David L. Baker
Annie Lear, Disa Watson-Summers, Michael Bivens, Anson Keller, Anjanette Sivilich RA, Krystin Wiggs
Website https://www.indy.gov/agency/indianapolis-historic-preservation-commission

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) is responsible for preserving historic areas and structures in Marion County, Indiana, United States. [1] [2] It oversees the exteriors of historic landmarks, such as ensuring that walls, light fixtures, roofing, etc., are stable and appropriate. Citizens of Indianapolis can apply to have the commission review and fix historic structures by applying for a certificate of appropriateness. The commission was established in 1967. It has a collection in the Indiana University Indianapolis library of digitized images of historically significant areas. [3] The IHPC currently oversees 13 historic districts and 5 conservation areas. [1]

Contents

History

In 1967, the IHPC was established by the state of Indiana. It currently holds 9 voting members, as well as 2 non-voting members, who all decide what will and will not be protected under the commission.

Historic Districts

Conservation Areas

Protected Properties

See also

References

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