Historic Preservation
The City of Greeley Historic Preservation Office, housed in the Community Development Department/Planning Division, works with the public to further the preservation of historic resources through administration of the Greeley Historic Register, assisting property owners with National and/or State Register nominations, administration of incentives such as State Tax Credits and the Low Interest Loan Program, surveying historic areas to identify resources, public education about preservation, and provide staff assistance to the Greeley Historic Preservation Commission, established by City Council in 1995.
The mission of the Historic Preservation Commission is to identify, preserve and enhance Greeley’s historic resources. Through research, educational programs and economic incentives, the Commission will build upon public enthusiasm for the protection of the unique character of the community’s past and present for the future.
The Commission prepared the City's Historic Preservation Plan to assist citizens of Greeley in understanding and accessing information concerning historic preservation and its impact on the community. Historic Preservation is defined as the "stewardship of the important places from our past, including buildings, structures, sites, districts and landscapes." (Definition source: Colorado Preservation 2010, statewide preservation plan, Colorado Historical Society )
We offer the following services:
- Assistance in historic property research.
- Administration of the Greeley Historic Register, including nominations, incentives and design review.
- Offer financial incentives for rehabilitation projects, including a Low Interest Loan Program, refund of building portion of permit fees, State Historical Fund grants and State Income Tax Credits for work on historic properties.
- Provide fun educational opportunities, including walking tours during the summer, production of Windows of Time, a GTV8 produced documentary, and Historic Preservation Month activities.
- Historic Preservation Internships for Graduate and Undergraduate students
The City of Greeley recently completed an intensive level historic resources survey of a two-block area bounded by 17th Street on the north, 6th Avenue on the east, 18th Street on the south and 8th Avenue on the west. Download the survey report with the project results. For more information about individual properties, contact the Historic Preservation Office.
Final Free Walking Tour!
Sunrise Neighborhood
Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:30 p.m.
Starting location: NW Corner of Sunrise Park, at intersection of 4th Avenue and 11th Street
View the Historic Preservation 101 presentation to learn more about preservation in Greeley and around Colorado
Access our Data Base listing of Inventoried Properties
Historic Register 1996-2010 Map
Greeley Historic Register Designated Properties Information 1996-2010
Greeley has many old or historic properties, and often treatment to those properties is different than for new or recent construction. Not all old properties are historic or significant, but the same information can be applied to both. The goal of this brochure is to provide some basic information and tips about handling historic or old properties.
Historic Properties: Additions, Remodeling & Maintenance Tips – New Brochure