landmark designation
Official historical recognition
Landmark designation is official recognition by a government body that a building, site, or structure has historical, architectural, or cultural significance warranting protection.
Once designated, the property typically faces restrictions on demolition or alteration: The landmark designation prevented the developer from tearing down the theater.
The process usually involves review boards and public hearings.
- historic buildingSignificant old structure preserved
- brick facadeOrnamental outer wall layer
- heritage tourismVisiting historically significant places
- walking tourGuided exploration on foot
- community historyRecord of shared origins
restoration · adaptive reuse · historic district · old town · historic preservation · National Register · cultural landscape · natural monument · archaeological site · zoning ordinance · protected status · funding grants · stabilization · planning board · city council · tax credits · historical narrative · educational value
- urban planningcity planning, zoning map, master plans, zones, zoning reform
- preservationpreserve, preservatives, preservative, canning, freezing
landmark designationdemolition order
Authorization to raze structures
landmark designationderegistration
Cancellation of official enrollment