About Broomfield's Local Historic Landmark Process
Broomfield has a history that dates back to the 1800s and with the
press of modern development, residents have come together to find
ways to preserve the agricultural and social history from that era
to the present day.
The Historic Landmark Board wishes to foster civic pride in the
beauty and accomplishments of the past, create eligibility for state
and/or federal grant monies to restore, stabilize and preserve
landmarks in Broomfield that reflect the outstanding elements of the
city's cultural, artistic, social, economic, political,
architectural, historic and other heritage. To do this, the Board
provides a procedure for designating historic landmarks.
Local historic landmark designation offers the greatest protection
against demolition or incompatible alterations to areas and
buildings in addition to providing a mechanism for state and federal
historic preservation programs and tax incentives.
Jennifer Hoffman Assistant to the City and County Manager
1 Descombes Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-438-6300 jhoffman@broomfield.org
Brunner Farmhouse
What is an
"historic" property?
Historic properties
are at least 50 years old with architectural, social, geographic or
environmental importance. The historic property will:
- Exemplify specific elements of an
architectural style or period
- Illustrate the work of an architect or builder recognized for
expertise
- Demonstrate superior craftsmanship or high artistic value
- Represent an innovation in construction materials or design
- Represent a style particularly associated with the Broomfield area
- Represent a built environment of a group of people in an era of
history
- Illustrate a significant historic remodel
Identify the site of an historic event
- Exemplify cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the
community
- Represent an association with a notable person, or the work of a
notable person
- Represent a typical example or association with a particular
ethnic group
- Represent a unique example of an event in Broomfield’s history
- Enhance a sense of identity of the community
- Consist of an established and familiar natural setting or visual
feature of the community.
About historic districts -
Historic districts are allowed in Broomfield only if all property
owners within the district boundaries provide written approval.
Nominating a property for historic designation ...
A property owner, any board or
commission in Broomfield or the City Council may nominate a
property, area, building or structure for historic landmark
designation.
If the nomination comes from someone other than the property owner,
the property owner must give permission
for the nomination before it will be accepted for review by the
Historic Landmark Board.
Complying with local, state and federal preservation
requirements for maintaining historic properties can bring tax
credits and other preservation incentives to property owners.
Because properties designated as local historic landmarks must be
maintained adequately and historic features preserved, modifications
or alterations, removal or demolition of historical properties
require the permission of the Historic Landmark Board.
Broomfield
Historic Landmark Board
The Historic Landmark Board is a volunteer
body created to advise the Broomfield City Council. It makes
recommendations to the City Council on the designation of historic
landmarks, develops and assists in public education programs about
the history of the local and regional community, the value of
preserving historic properties and the materials and methods of
preservation.
The Board also pursues financial assistance for preservation and
history-related programs and seeks to foster civic pride and
awareness of the unique heritage of Broomfield.
