Historic District Commission

The purpose is to:

1. Safeguard the heritage of the city by preserving the cultural, social, economic, political and architectural elements having historic significance;
2. Stabilize and improve property values in such districts;
3. Foster and promote property values in such districts;
4. Promote the use of local history for education, pleasure and the welfare of the citizens of the city;
5. Encourage the collection of records and objects which interpret the history of this city and cooperate in the establishment and operation of a museum or other appropriate center for custody and display of such items.