Salem Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) was established in 1986 with the City's adoption of a Historic Preservation Program. In 2010, an updated Historic Preservation Plan was adopted by the City and acts as the workplan for the HLC.

The Commission is made up of City residents who volunteer their time and professional expertise to review, designate, and encourage the preservation of historic resources, as well as providing review of certain development applications for conformance with the historic preservation code standards and guidelines. Federal program requirements specify that a majority of the HLC should be comprised of professionals in the fields of history, archeology, anthropology, architecture, conservation & curating, engineering, historic preservation, and landscape architecture.

The Commission routinely meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Salem Civic Center (City Hall). These meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.

To learn more about the Historic Landmarks Commission, meeting agenda, listed historic resources, alteration/design review, research, technical assistance, code requirements, etc., explore the links on this web page, and/or contact the staff liaison at 503-588-6173.

HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION

HLC MEETING AGENDA - Upcoming & Past (with Link to Historic Review Decisions)

HLC Commission Roster

HLC Functions/DutiesSALEM HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN

Historic Preservation Plan and Historic Preservation Code Update

Residential Toolbox Grant Program

HISTORIC PROPERTIES & DISTRICTS

Salem Historic Resources Inventory List - updated February 2012

Map of Salem's Historic Districts

Downtown Salem Historic Walking Tour [3.98MB PDF]

Fairmount Historic District Project

PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION