Historic Preservation Commission

1881 Schoolhouse - Now Lyons Redstone Museum

SchoolHouse_Museum

McAllister Saloon - Now Mainstage Brewery

mcalister_saloon

Lyons Depot

Lyons Train Depot_LRM

Members

  • Sarah Lorang, Chair
  • Grace Simonsen, Vice-Chair
  • Gil Sparks
  • Jen Wingard
  • Sarah Neustadtl
  • Open
  • Open
  • Kristen Bruckner, Staff Liaison
  • Paula Williams, Board of Trustees Liaison

Interesting in joining?
 Apply online.


Agendas are available prior to the meetings.

Minutes are available following approval.

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Historic Preservation Commission Responsibilities

 Lyons Municipal Code, Sec. 2-8-140

The Historic Preservation Commission shall have no more than seven (7) voting members and any number of appointed or non-voting members.

The powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be as follows:

  1. Encourage and cultivate good stewardship and pride in owners of historic properties in the Town.
  2. Help property owners voluntarily preserve their historic landmarks. 
  3. Promote heritage tourism.
  4. Create and maintain a registry of designated properties.
  5. Identify incentives available through the historic designation process. 
  6. Collaborate with the PCDC and Economic Vitality Commission on historic preservation matters.
  7. Leverage technology, social media, and marketing to make a digital map of Lyons highlighting historic sites within Lyons.