Havre de Grace Historic Landmarks & Districts Havre de GraceDepartmentsDepartment of PlanningHavre de Grace Historic Landmarks & Districts The City is accepting nominations for Historic Landmarks and Districts for local preservation protections under Chapter 97 – Historic Preservation under the City’s Code. Designation of landmarks and districts are voluntary in nature with the purpose of preserving and enhancing the quality of life and to safeguard the historical and cultural heritage of Havre de Grace. Nomination instructions and forms can be accessed here: Historic Landmark and District Nomination Instructions Historic Landmark and District Nomination Form (print or fill online, save, and email) Nominations are approved through the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) at their regularly scheduled meetings and recognized and approved by City Council through calendar resolution. All Historic Landmarks and Districts are listed through the City’s Department of Planning. ———- For preservation of the historic integrity of these Landmarks and Districts, exterior and structural improvements of these properties are subject to approval through the HPC in a Certificate of Appropriateness, or COA, review prior to the issuing of building permits. Certificate of Appropriateness instructions and forms can be accessed here: Certificate of Appropriateness Application Instructions Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – (print or fill online, save, and email) Designation of Historic Landmarks and Districts are not limited to the City’s National Register Historic District (NRHD) but structures must be greater than 50 years of age and eligible for documentation under Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). ———- Approved Havre de Grace Historic Landmarks The following are local Historic Landmarks that have been approved through the Havre de Grace Historic Preservation Commission. Any Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approvals are also listed under the landmark designation. 1. Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center Historic Landmark Nomination and Approval (includes City Council Calendar Resolution) Approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Reviews Replacement of two roofs and window restoration ADA-accessible entrance ramp ———- For more Havre de Grace historic preservation resources, please see the following links: Maryland Historical Trust MEDUSA, Maryland’s Cultural Resource Information System: https://apps.mht.maryland.gov/medusa/ City of Havre de Grace Code, Chapter 97 – Historic Preservation, from eCode: https://ecode360.com/8368879 Historic Havre de Grace, Street by Street – website by Marita O’Connell: https://www.historichavredegrace.com/ Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/taxincentives/secretarys-standards-rehabilitation.htm Map of NRHD with Inventoried Structures
