Historic Preservation is about a lot more than old buildings, it's about retaining our communal character.
Here and there's from the Missoula Historic Preservation Office and Commission. Preserving our shared past: Historic Preservation is about a lot more than old buildings, it's about retaining our communal character. With ten historic districts and 62 individually listed buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Missoula's built past is a critical part of its contemporary charm. From th
e Moon-Randolph Ranch to the Florence Building, the Milwaukee to the Northern Pacific Railroad depot, the Alien Detention Barracks at Fort Missoula to the Wilma Theater, our historic places help shape the character which makes Missoula unique. As a Certified Local Government (CLG), the City of Missoula works to provide information, guidance and resources to community members, property owners, and elected leaders in all aspects of preservation related projects. The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) work to facilitate appropriate preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of Missoula's existing buildings. In doing so, the HPO and HPC oversee preservation programs including the National Register of Historic Places, historic architecture and archaeological survey, review and compliance, preservation planning, and public education. The City of Missoula recognizes the many benefits that historic preservation can serve toward other initiatives as well, and integrates sustainability, economic incentive, and community development for the progression of preservation in Missoula as a whole. TERMS OF USE
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03/20/2025
The City of Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for individuals, projects, and organizations who have restored, rehabilitated, or constructed new and historically compatible additions, and who have worked to enhance the character of Missoula's built environment.
Can you think of a project or individual who has worked to improve a property in Missoula or otherwise support Missoula's historic preservation initiatives? Help us identify the folks who have helped enhance Missoula's sense of place and protect our historic fabric. Visit https://forms.gle/gYscxLNxyB9YaSuR9 to nominate a property today!
Projects must have been completed within the past five years. The nomination period will close on Sunday, April 6th!
05/23/2024
Just a reminder that the City of Missoula Historic Preservation annual award ceremony is happening at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow (May 24th), at Heritage Hall at Fort Missoula (20 Fort Missoula Rd)! This event is free and open to the public! We look forward to seeing you there!
04/23/2024
As the City of Missoula is gearing up for the start of Historic Preservation Month in May, we wanted to make sure this awesome FREE tour is on your radar! Come join us on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 am!
04/01/2024
Public historian Sophia Etier will be discussing the history of Missoula's diverse red light community between 1888 - 1915, including the notorious Cold Springs red light district that 'serviced' Fort Missoula between 1895 and 1906 where alcohol and chaos ran hand in hand.
Come join us at the T1 Building at Fort Missoula (3400 Captain Rawn Way) on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. to learn more!
03/20/2024
The City of Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is excited to announce the upcoming Missoula Historic Preservation Awards. This event will take place from 6:00 - 8:30 pm on Friday, May 24th. Mark your calendars and come join us as we celebrate our rich history and the many fantastic efforts to preserve it. We look forward to celebrating with you!
03/06/2023
The North Riverside Parks and Trails Media Implementation Plan needs your input. In thinking about what makes these Parks a crucial part of our community, what signs and stories should be shared here? Please take the survey below to give your input and ideas. The survey is open until March 17, 2023. http://ow.ly/sMna50N2z1o
02/23/2023
Each year the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission presents the Historic Preservation Awards to recognize exemplary preservation projects or activities in Missoula. The HPC honors outstanding projects of all scales and featuring a wide variety of properties. Projects that will be considered for award recognition include, but are not limited to: rehabilitation or restoration of commercial and residential buildings; adaptive reuse of existing historic resources; new construction designed in harmony with Missoula's built environment; cultural features and/or landscapes that have been preserved or restored; individuals or organizations with a demonstrated commitment to historic preservation in Missoula. Completed nominations are due by Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
This Saturday, May 21st, in celebration of Historic Preservation Month, Missoula County and the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission invite the public out to the LaLonde Ranch (5404 W. Harrier Dr.) for a chance to explore the grounds and buildings and learn more about this incredible site! Hope to see you there!
Here and there's from the Missoula Historic Preservation Office and Commission.
Preserving our shared past: Historic Preservation is about a lot more than old buildings, it's about retaining our communal character.
With nine historic districts and 62 individually listed buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Missoula's built past is a critical part of its contemporary charm. From the Moon-Randolph Ranch to the Florence Building, the Milwaukee to the Northern Pacific Railroad depot, the Alien Detention Barracks at Fort Missoula to the Wilma Theater, our historic places help shape the character which makes Missoula unique.
As a Certified Local Government (CLG), the City of Missoula works to provide information, guidance and resources to community members, property owners, and elected leaders in all aspects of preservation related projects. The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) work to facilitate appropriate preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of Missoula's existing buildings. In doing so, the HPO and HPC oversee preservation programs including the National Register of Historic Places, historic architecture and archaeological survey, review and compliance, preservation planning, and public education. The City of Missoula recognizes the many benefits that historic preservation can serve toward other initiatives as well, and integrates sustainability, economic incentive, and community development for the progression of preservation in Missoula as a whole.