Historic Preservation Commission

Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  • 4th Thursday of every month
  • Aberdeen City Hall
    3rd Floor
    200 E Market Street
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Members

COMMISSION MEMBERTERM
Douglas Orr
June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Dann SearsJune 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Sally McCarthyJune 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Dave MorrisJune 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Sylvia DickersonJune 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
Lee BaconJune 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Alan RichrodJune 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024

Certified Local Government for Historic Preservation

In 2011 the City of Aberdeen became a Certified Local Government for Historic Preservation in Washington State.

Our Mission

Our mission is to safeguard the heritage of the City of Aberdeen as represented by:

  • Assist, encourage and provide incentives to private owners for preservation, restoration, redevelopment, and use of outstanding historic:
    • Buildings
    • Districts
    • Objects
    • Sites
    • Structures
  • Conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built environment
  • Foster civic and neighborhood pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past and a sense of identity-based on City of Aberdeen history
  • Promote and facilitate the early identification and resolution of conflicts between preservation of historic resources and alternative land uses
  • Reflecting significant elements of the City of Aberdeen History such as:
    • Buildings
    • Districts
    • Objects
    • Sites
    • Structures
  • Stabilize or improve the aesthetic and economic vitality and values of such site, improvements, and objects