City of Coeur d'Alene - Historic Preservation Commission

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Historic Preservation Commission

Coeur d'Alene's Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established in 2019. The commission is tasked with promoting the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public of the City of Coeur d'Alene through the identification, evaluation, and designation of those buildings, sites, districts, areas, structures, and objects that constitute or contain significant elements of historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural interest reflecting the heritage of the City, the State, and/or the Nation.

NOTE: Buildings originally constructed prior to 1960 are now subject to demolition review by the City's Historic Preservation Commission before any demolition permit can be issued. (Exemptions: dangerous buildings as determined by the Building Official or designee, and internal remodels do not trigger this review) Click here to learn more.

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Current Efforts:

Demolition Review process for structures older than 1960 (excluding dangerous buildings and interior remodels) - adopted and underway
Downtown Core Working Group (participation by three commissioners) - helping evaluate the current development standards and design guidelines, and add historic preservation practices into new standards
Reconnaissance Level Survey of Structures in Downtown Coeur d'Alene - A consultant has been selected and this project is underway.
Exploring possible Historic Overlay Areas
Historic Building Materials Information and Trainings
Garden District National Register of Historic Places Nomination - the Garden District was officially listed in the NRHP in April 2025
Heart of History Awards Program and May as Historic Preservation Month. Three awards have been given out to date:
- 2023: Hamilton House
- 2024: The Depot
- 2025: Clark's Diamond Jewelers; notable mention of the Hagadone Corporation's efforts in partnership with John Swallow to salvage the vault doors from the Johnston Building
Inadvertent Discovery Plan - to address cultural and historic resources discovered during construction activities

Click Here to review the Historic Preservation Plan adopted December 2021

Coeur d'Alene Tribe Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people, the Coeur d’Alene, who have occupied the lands that include the City of Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene Lake and the Spokane River for time immemorial. The Schitsu’umsh are “Those who are found here” or “The discovered people” and they have been telling their story in song and dance for thousands of years in celebration and in hardship. We are fortunate that the Coeur d’Alenes have blessed the land and formed strong relationships to continue as stewards to protect and preserve the land, lake, and other resources. We acknowledge the Tribe’s 5 Core Values for decisions related to the land and the future of the Coeur d’Alene people. We are honored to learn, grow, play and live upon the traditional territory of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and to have the opportunity to work together to improve our land and strengthen our communities for future generations. Time Immemorial. Present. Future.

Historic Preservation Commission Members:

Walter Burns- Chair
Anneliese Miller- Vice Chair

Anne Anderson- Secretary

Sandy Emerson

Shannon Sardell
Rick Shaffer
Doug Harro
Dan McCracken
Stephen Shepperd
City Council Liaison: Councilmember Kiki Miller

Meeting Date:

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet at least four times a year; however, the full commission and subcommittees may meet more frequently. Starting July 2023, the regular commission meetings will generally take place on the 4^th Wednesday of that month starting at 12:00 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public and publicized to allow and promote public participation in the decisions of the commission. Please see meeting agendas for information on how to participate.

Resources:

Historic Resources Guide - Salvage, Materials, Milling, Lighting & Hardware

National Register of Historic Places FAQs and Coeur d'Alene Permitting Requirements

National Register of Historic Places Plaque Information

Demolition Review Process for Structures Originally Constructed Prior to 1960

Garden District National Register of Historic Places Nomination

Articles on mental health related to the loss of historic places

(supporting documents for the temporary moratorium - June 2024)

"Coeur d'Alene council moves to protect history" Moratorium article in the CDA Press (6/20/24)

Historic Preservation Code (Amended 2023)

Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws (Amended 2023)

Historic Preservation Plan (adopted December 2021)

How do I get a historic property listed?

Certified Local Government Overview

"Garden District May Make History" (CDA Press, June 15, 2023)

Cultural Resources Brochure from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe

Staff Liaison: Hilary Patterson, Community Planning Director, (208) 769-2270

The Historic Preservation Commission may be reached by mail at:

[email protected]
(mailto:[email protected])