Historic Commission

Purpose

The purpose of the Historic Commission shall be as follows:

Promote awareness of and advocate for the city's history and appreciation for the city's heritage among the citizens of the city; and
Provide liaison between the city and groups interested in the city’s history; and
Recommend to the city council appropriate historic programs and projects; and
Inform and educate the citizens of Wheaton concerning the historic and architectural heritage of the city by publishing appropriate maps, newsletters, brochures, and pamphlets, and by holding programs and seminars; and
Offer an opportunity for property owners, owner-initiated, to have their properties recognized and identified as historically and architecturally significant properties, structures, and areas.

Meetings

The Historic Commission generally meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall. All meetings are open to residents. You are welcome to attend, share your thoughts, or observe to see if you would like to apply for a position. For up-to-date information regarding all the City’s Boards and Commissions meeting dates, times, and locations, please see the City Calendar.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

This commission consists of no fewer than 7 and no more than 9 members.

Debra Corwin, Chair
Syed Hussain, Vice Chair
John Corcoran
Louise Ferrebee
Michael Hill
Grace Holzhaeuer
Elizabeth Krecisz
Robert Purdy

Current Vacant Positions: 0
Available Positions: up to 1

Preservation Month

Each May, the City’s Historic Commission coordinates Preservation Month to coincide with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual national celebration. During this time, the Historic Commission places "Historic Wheaton Property" blue lawn signs throughout Wheaton at designated Wheaton Historic Landmarks and locations listed on the Wheaton Register of Historic Places. Many of these sites include a plaque with the estimated date of construction or a permanent interpretive sign with additional information.

For an online tour of Wheaton's Landmarks, visit the Wheaton Register of Historic Places Program and select "View Wheaton Register of Historic Places".

Wheaton Register of Historic Places Program

Find out more about the process to be added to the Wheaton Register of Historic Places.