As the Chair of the local Historic Preservation Commission and an active participant in the update of the historic preservation plan, I was asked to make a couple presentations for the process of updating the plan. The presentation was intended for the major public comment opportunities regarding the intent to update the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, a component of the local Comprehensive Plan. Iowa City, a Certified Local Government listed with the State Historic Preservation Officer and National Park Service, uses Design Review through the Historic Preservation Commission and overlay zoning to regulate alterations that require a building permit. The first presentation was the Preservation Plan Open House on September 6, 2006 and the follow-up presentation was made in January, 2007. The Preservation Plan Update presentation provided an overview of local history and broad trends in architectural style and residential design over time. It then discussed the areas identified in the original plan that had been completed and outlined areas for future historic preservation projects. The presentation was made in a public format at the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Historic Preservation, Iowa City, Iowa.

1. Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
Update
to the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
January 21, 2007
Iowa City Public Library
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2. Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
MISSION STATEMENT
“Iowa City and its citizens
seek to identify, protect, and
preserve the community's
historic resources in order to
enhance the quality of life
and economic well-being of
current and future
generations.”
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3. Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
Nationwide historic preservation:
• Saves local history and architecture for the future
• Stabilizes and Maintains Neighborhood Quality of Life
• Supports positive real estate values
• Creates jobs
• Supports skilled trades
• Provides economic development and
tourism opportunity
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4. Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
The 1992 Work Plan Goals in Review
Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past.
Goal 2:Enhance the municipal policy of protection of historic resources, and implement this policy through effective
and efficient legislation and regulatory measures.
Goal 3:Establish economic incentives to encourage the preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods.
Goal 4:Provide the technical assistance necessary to preserve and improve historic properties.
Goal 5:Strengthen historic preservation education programs and develop private support and commitment for
preservation undertakings.
Goal 6:Maintain and strengthen preservation partnerships between municipal government, state government, and
federal agencies.
Goal 7:Establish and implement historic preservation objectives for the University of Iowa campus and surrounding
neighborhoods.
Goal 8:Establish and support heritage tourism efforts appropriate to Iowa City's historic resources and community
needs.
Goal 9:Conduct regular review and evaluation of historic preservation initiatives by the historic preservation community.
Complete annual review and set work plan objectives; HPC, City staff, Friends, neighborhood associations, etc.
Goal 10:Adopt strategies to conserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles
and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability.
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Goal 2: Enhance the municipal policy of protection of historic
resources, and implement this policy through effective
and efficient legislation and regulatory measures.
Streamline Historic Review; Implement commission training
Goal 3: Establish economic incentives to encourage the
preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods
Local tax abatements, SSMIDs, Private/Public Loan Pool
Goal 7: Establish and implement historic preservation
objectives for the University of Iowa campus and
surrounding neighborhoods
Seek ways to implement the objectives of this goal
Goal 8: Establish and support heritage tourism efforts
appropriate to Iowa City's historic resources and
community needs
Secure funding and begin/enhance promotional activities
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6. Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
Eleven Districts Total; Eight
Following adoption of the Historic Preservation Districts
Preservation Plan
Historic
Summit
Brown
Ronalds
Woodlawn
College Green
East College
Longfellow
Conservation
Clark
Dearborn
Governor-Lucas
College Hill
NRHP Districts
Melrose
Jefferson
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7. Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
Areas Indicated to be
investigated in 1992
Goosetown
Northside
Manville Heights
Downtown
South Side
Kirkwood
Morningside
Tate Arms
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8. Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
Exceptionally Brief Historical of Iowa City
Prehistory and Early History Background
1830s
Historic Period (A.D. 1670–present)
Euro American Contact (A.D. 1650–1670)
Oneota Culture (A.D. 900; 1000–1650)
Woodland Tradition (500 B.C.–1000 A.D.)
Archaic Tradition (7,500-500 B.C.)
Paleo-Indian Tradition (11,000–7,500 BC)
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Ioway Indians
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1830s
Euro American Settlement
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1830s
Meskwaki Indians
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1824–1851
Removal and Survey
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1850s
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Stone Quarries
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Greek Revival-Georgian/Federal
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Italianate
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Queen Anne Eclectic
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Period Revival Eclectic
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Period Revival
Colonial/Georgian
Continental
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Period Revival Eclectic
Tudor Cottage
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Prairie School
Formal
Prairie Foursquare
Craftsman
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Post World War II
Minimalist Traditional
Ranch/Moderne
Lustron
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Local Historical Museums
Iowa Hall
Old Capital
Plum Grove and Johnson County Historical Society
North Lobby University of Iowa Main Library
Local Historical Research
Iowa City Public Library
State Historical Society of Iowa
University of Iowa Libraries
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