City-County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission


Mission Statement

The purpose of the Great Falls/Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is to provide a leadership role in the preservation of cultural, historic, and pre-historic sites, structures, buildings and districts within the City and County.

Historic Preservation Award Winners 2003-2006
Vinegar Jones Cabin
Preservation Cascade/10th Street Bridge

Creation

Created by Ordinance 2522, passed on October 18, 1988, and amended by Ordinance 2563 on April 23, 1990, and amended again by Ordinance 2652, passed April 20, 1993.

Purpose

Advises Cascade County, the City of Great Falls, the City and County Planning Boards, the Business Improvement District, and individuals. The Historic Preservation Program promotes the preservation of historic and prehistoric sites, structures, buildings, and districts through the identification, evaluation and protection of historic resources within the jurisdiction of Cascade County and the City of Great Falls.

Membership

Nine members whose expertise/qualifications lie in the following areas: history, planning, archaeology, architecture, architectural history, historic archaeology or other history preservation-related disciplines such as cultural geography or cultural anthropology. Ownership of property nominated to the National Register of Historic Places may also qualify a person to serve on this commission. Four members are appointed by the City Commission, four members are appointed by the County Commission, and the ninth member with professional architectural expertise chosen by a majority vote of the other eight members.

Members

MemberTerm Expires
Ryan Forde 4/30/2011
Bob Milford 4/30/2011
Gerald Clark4/30/2009
Dr. Douglas McKinney 4/30/2009
Carol BronsonCounty Appointee
Warren HardingCounty Appointee
Nancy SinclairCounty Appointee
Martin Winder County Appointee
Ken SievertChosen by the other members

Term

Three year terms.

Meeting Schedule

Meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon in the Gibson Room at the Civic Center.

Residency Requirements

None stipulated.

For Information on the Board Contact:

Historic Preservation Officer, Ellen Sievert, 455-8435

For a list of current board members, e-mail contact Joyce Thares or call (406) 455-8450

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