Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation is a link through which the history of a community is preserved and passed on to succeeding generations. Bloomington’s historic properties are a vital legacy of cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, economic and energy benefits that enrich future Bloomington generations. Bloomington has six local historic districts and more than a dozen individual landmarks and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

To learn more about these key events, read the full text of "A Brief History of the City of Bloomington Historic Preservation Regulations and the Creation of the Historic Preservation Commission" online.

 

Bloomington Historic Preservation Program and Commission

In the spirit of preserving Bloomington’s historical assets, the City of Bloomington created a Historic Preservation Program in 1983. The program is administered by the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission, which is a certified local government commission. 

The Commission is a volunteer citizen board dedicated to protecting the City's architectural, cultural, and historical resources. Seven mayoral appointed citizens form the commission. The commission consists of professionals specialized in architecture, construction, law, real estate and Bloomington’s heritage. The Historic Preservation Commission adheres to § 44-804 (S-4 Historic Preservation District) and § 44-17 (Administrative Procedures and Enforcement) of City Code.

Bloomington Community Preservation Plan
The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the Bloomington Community Preservation Plan in 2021. The plan provides guidance to the City and to individuals on historic preservation through the goals and recommendations provided in the plan. The plan also describes Bloomington’s historic districts and provides historic background on other scattered historic sites throughout Bloomington.

Click here to view the Bloomington Community Preservation Plan.