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Find Your Historic Property or Neighborhood
Find information on locally designated properties and districts in Bloomington.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission works to educate the public concerning the goals and methods of historic preservation.
Applications and Historic Preservation Frequently Asked Questions
Links, applications, and historic preservation terms explained
Historic Bloomington Walking Tours
Whether you want to learn more about the city's limestone architecture, are curious about local history or are looking for a fun-filled walk, the walking tours are a great way to experience the local historic districts.
Demolition Delay Review
Demolition delay review ensures that potentially important historic buildings are examined before they are fully demolished or irrevocably altered. Visit this page to find out more.
Certificate of Appropriateness
If you are a property owner in a local historic district or own an individually designated building, you will need to obtain a Certificate for Appropriateness from the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission before you can make alterations to the exterior of the structure.
Bloomington Historic Sites and Structures List
This is an inventory of historic resources in the city and includes sites, structures, and objects that are are at least 50 years old. This list of historic resources is used in conjunction with the demolition delay ordinance found in Title 20 of the Bloomington Municipal Code.
Historic Designation
This is your starting point to nominating your property or working with your community to nominate a multi-property historic district.