City of Perry, Iowa
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Historic Preservation

Commission Members

John Palmer
Ronda Onken
Judy Marckres
Jeanette Peddicord
Eugene Peel
Gary Martin
Dave Berkemann


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Articles About Perry's History

Historic Preservation Articles 

Meetings

Meetings of the Perry Historical Commission are held on first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall, 1102 Willis Avenue.  

Please contact the City Clerk at 515-465-2481 for more information. 

About Us 

 The importance of a community Historic Preservation Commission while fostering pride in the legacy of beauty and achievement of the past can also be seen in the way an active Historic Preservation Commission can strengthen the economy of the City.  The Perry Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven persons with a majority of the members being residents of the City of Perry.  These members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Perry City Council. All of the members will demonstrate a positive interest in historic preservation; possess interest or expertise in architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, city planning, building rehabilitation and conservation in general or real estate.  Perry Historic Preservation members are appointed for a period of three years.  The Historic Preservation Commission will elect a Chairperson and Secretary annually. 

The Perry Historic Preservation Commission works in compliance with the Iowa State Historical Society, who provides training, requires submittal of annual reports and oversees the requirements for a structure or site to be placed on the National Historic Register.  The Historic Preservation Commission may accept unconditional gifts and donations of real and personal property, including money for the purpose of historic preservation.  The Perry Historic Preservation Commission annually works to promote and conduct educational and interpretive programs on historic properties within its jurisdiction.  One of the annual events is the Violet Hill Cemetery Walk where individuals portray deceased community members as they explain what life was like during the time that the deceased were living in the community.  Another of the Historical Commissions annual activities includes the publication of a calendar that contains pictures of the Perry Community of yesteryear.

Members of the Perry Historical Commission have also prepared three ordinances for the purpose of Safeguarding of Historic Aesthetic, and Cultural Heritage, Establishment of Certificate of Appropriateness for Structures Located in the Downtown Perry Historical/Cultural District and Property Maintenance Requirements for Property Located in the Historic/Cultural District of Downtown Perry.  These ordinances are of particular ordinance when property owners and businesses in the Historic/Cultural District of Downtown Perry are considering signage or performing exterior painting or work on a structure.  For further information on these ordinances please review the City of Perry Code of Ordinances Chapters 161,162 and 163. 

The City of Perry Historic/Cultural District has placed over 50 structures on the National Historic Register.  The latest addition to the National Historic Register is St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. 

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City of Perry, Iowa- 'Make Yourself At Home!' | 1102 Willis Avenue P.O. Box 545, Perry, IA 50220 | (515) 465-2481
  • Government
    • Mayor & Council
    • Administration >
      • City Administrator
      • Finance Officer >
        • Human Resources
      • City Clerk
      • Employee Portal
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Departments >
      • Cemetery
      • Compliance
      • Garbage & Recycling
      • Library
      • Parks, Recreation & Culture
      • Perry Water Works
      • Perry Municipal Airport
      • Planning & Zoning
      • Public Safety
      • Public Works
      • Waste Water
    • Boards & Commissions >
      • Airport Commission
      • Historic Preservation
      • Library Board
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Planning & Zoning
      • Tree Board
      • Zoning Board of Adjustment
    • Code of Ordinances
    • Contacts & Staff Directory
    • Website Disclaimer
  • Resident Info
    • Storm Damage 2020
    • COVID-19 Coronaviris Information
    • First Street Lane Reconfiguration
    • Waste Water Treatment Plant Project
    • Pet Registration
    • Garbage & Recycling
    • Property Maintenance
    • Rental Property Code Enforcement
    • Community Calendar
    • Contacts & Staff Directory
    • Links of Interest
    • Maps
    • Media/ News
  • Chamber of Commerce
    • COVID-19 Business Updates
    • Perry Pride Business Booster >
      • Business Modernization & Protection Grant
    • About Us >
      • Contact Us
      • Member Benefits
      • New Member Application
      • Member Login
    • Member Directory
    • Map of Businesses
    • Job Postings
    • Events >
      • Calendar
      • BRR
      • Farmers Market
      • July 4th Celebration
      • Weather
  • Business & Development
    • Tax Abatement
    • Community Development >
      • Solar Resources
      • Residential Development
      • Sustainability
      • Common THREAD
    • Business Resources
    • Locate Here >
      • Incentives
      • Sites and Buildings
    • Greater Dallas County Development Alliance
    • Dallas County Development Guide
    • Perry Economic Development, Inc.
    • Plans & Studies >
      • Comprehensive Plan 2030
      • Housing Studies
      • Iowa Living Roadways- Community Visioning
  • Culture & Recreation
    • McCreary Center >
      • Programs
    • Camping
    • Public Parks
    • Dog Park
    • Trails
    • Carnegie Library Museum
    • Hometown Heritage
    • Forest Park Museum
  • I Want To . . .