Historic Bloomington

Find information on locally designated properties and districts in Bloomington.

The Historic Preservation Commission works to educate the public concerning the goals and methods of historic preservation.

Links, applications, and historic preservation terms explained

Whether you want to learn more about the city's limestone architecture, are curious about local history or are looking for a fun-filled walk, the walking tours are a great way to experience the local historic districts.

Demolition delay review ensures that potentially important historic buildings are examined before they are fully demolished or irrevocably altered. Visit this page to find out more.

If you are a property owner in a local historic district or own an individually designated building, you will need to obtain a Certificate for Appropriateness from the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission before you can make alterations to the exterior of the structure.

This is an inventory of historic resources in the city and includes sites, structures, and objects that are are at least 50 years old. This list of historic resources is used in conjunction with the demolition delay ordinance found in Title 20 of the Bloomington Municipal Code.

This is your starting point to nominating your property or working with your community to nominate a multi-property historic district.

Preservation Briefs provide information on preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic buildings. These publications help historic building owners recognize and resolve common problems prior to work.

Through interpretive signs placed on City-owned property, residents and visitors can learn about Bloomington's rich history and the individuals, organizations, and moments that helped define it.