The Historic Preservation Commission will be hosting Pete Brown, Historical Architect from the State Historic Preservation Office, at the February HPC meeting. Mr. Brown will be presenting information about the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program, with an emphasis on how to interpret the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation.

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It's that time of year again:  The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominiations for the 21st annual Historic Preservation Awards.  Projects should have been completed in 2011, 2012, or 2013 and include projects, individuals, or groups who have restored an old house, or designed an addition that is compatible with the historic character of the neighborhood, painting projects that emphasize historic, architectural elements, or projects that contribute to community preservation. 

Nomination forms can be found here, or by contacting the Historic Preservation Officer at Lschwab@ci.missoula.mt.us, or from Development Services, City of Missoula located at 435 Ryman.

The awards will be presented at a catered banquet the first friday of May!  This will be just one event that celebrates Historic Preservation as part of National HIstoric Preservation Month!

Leslie Schwab is the new Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Missoula.  Her office is located in the Development Services Division in the City's offices located at 435 Ryman. 

Ms. Schwab's background is in architecture and historic preservation, with extensive experience in Oregon and Washington in the preservation and rehabilitation of historic bridges.  With nearly twenty years of professional experience, Ms. Schwab will assist the community in maintaining and preserving the character and historic qualities that help define the uniqueness of Missoula!