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Landmark Commission
Overview
The Landmark Commission promotes preservation issues of importance in the City of DeKalb. It isThe Landmark Commission is comprised of seven members, with each member appointed by the Mayor generally serving for a three-year term.
Meetings
Meetings of the Landmark Commission (LC) are held as needed.Agendas and Minutes
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.
Duties
- Reviewing nominations of historic and architecturally significant properties to the National Register of Historic Places
- Promoting local historic districts and landmarks
- Working with preservation education for the City of DeKalb
- Aiding in the coordination of public and private events that have to do with historic preservation and education of the public, owners of historic landmarks, residents of historic areas, and other interested parties
Commission Members
- Donna Gable – Chair
- Pam Collins
- Robert Glover
- Donna Schultz Xidis
- Don Whitmore
- Elizabeth Wirsing
Resources
DeKalb Historic District Maps
Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Rehabilitation
Presentation: Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits for Income-Producing Buildings
Property Tax Assessment Freeze for Owner-Occupied Residential Buildings
Historic Preservation Financial Incentives
Self-Guided Walking Tours of DeKalb (pdf) - to be updated soon
For More Information
Staff Liaison
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Bill Nicklas
City Manager
Phone: 815-748-2391