Leave Your Legacy in Golden

The Historic Preservation Board Advises on How to Leave Your Legacy in Golden

As the City wraps up the code re-write, owners of historic properties can take the next step in preserving Golden's small-town look, feel, and character. According to the City of Golden’s Historic Preservation Board, if you own a house or building that was built before 1950, your structure is eligible for review and potential designation as a City of Golden Historic Landmark. If your structure is designated as a historic landmark, you: • Qualify for tax credits applied to upgrades constructed on your structure. • Help preserve the overall neighborhood feel, becoming a lasting contributor to the city’s history. • Leave a legacy for future generations.

Since the 1980s, the City has conducted more than 700 historic surveys of the structures in Golden. Some of these surveys and surrounding neighborhood information are available to the public on the Golden History Museum’s online database, so you can learn about your structure and your neighborhood. If your survey is not available, we can help locate it for you.

If you are interested in this designation or information about your property, please contact Senior City Planner, Lauren Simmons: lsimmons@ cityofgolden.net.

BENEFITS

• Leaves a legacy for future generations

• Tax credits available for renovations

• Community recognition RESTRICTIONS

• Limits changes to the front façade and overall size, potentially.

• Changes or demolition must come before Historic Preservation

Board for approval to receive community support.