Statesville Historic Preservation Commission
Statesville, North Carolina
This
beautiful Queen Anne house is located in Hickory, N. C.
Considered by the North Carolina Department of Archives and History to
possess "the finest Queen Anne interior styling in the entire state,"
it is known as the Harper House. For further information and
photos of this house, click on the Newsletter button below.
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The Commission
The Commission The Statesville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established by City Council in 1982. Its mission is to identify, preserve, and protect Statesville’s historic resources and to educate the public about those resources and historic preservation in general. The Historic Preservation Commission consists of nine members, assisted by City staff, who bring with them extensive experience in maintaining the integrity and appearance of historic buildings. Appointed by City Council the HPC membership includes Statesville residents who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history, architecture, archaeology, or other preservation-related fields. Based upon its established Commission and City staff support, Statesville qualifies for the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, a federal program administered by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. CLG status benefits the community in a number of ways including edibility for preservation-related grant opportunities.
Local historic districts are not created to prevent change but to ensure that future changes to properties are consistent with the character of the historic district. The Historic Preservation Commission does not require property owners to make changes to their properties and its review is limited to exterior changes. Alterations to the building’s interior and routine, minor repairs and maintenance of the building’s exterior that do not change its appearance and materials are not included in the design review process. The HPC reviews proposed exterior alterations, exterior materials, new construction, significant site changes, relocation, and demolition of historic buildings.
Guidelines
Guidelines The current version of the Design Guidelines were approved by the Statesville City Council and adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission in 2000. These guidelines provide helpful information related to regular maintenance and important considerations in planning the addition, modification or removal of building or site features. The primary purpose of these design guidelines is to assist property owners as they plan changes which are appropriate to the special character of Statesville’s historic districts and to assist the Statesville Historic Preservation Commission and its staff in reviewing the appropriateness of such changes. A glossary of architectural terms is included in the Appendixes.
The Commission The Statesville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established by City Council in 1982. Its mission is to identify, preserve, and protect Statesville’s historic resources and to educate the public about those resources and historic preservation in general. The Historic Preservation Commission consists of nine members, assisted by City staff, who bring with them extensive experience in maintaining the integrity and appearance of historic buildings. Appointed by City Council the HPC membership includes Statesville residents who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history, architecture, archaeology, or other preservation-related fields. Based upon its established Commission and City staff support, Statesville qualifies for the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, a federal program administered by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. CLG status benefits the community in a number of ways including edibility for preservation-related grant opportunities.
Local historic districts are not created to prevent change but to ensure that future changes to properties are consistent with the character of the historic district. The Historic Preservation Commission does not require property owners to make changes to their properties and its review is limited to exterior changes. Alterations to the building’s interior and routine, minor repairs and maintenance of the building’s exterior that do not change its appearance and materials are not included in the design review process. The HPC reviews proposed exterior alterations, exterior materials, new construction, significant site changes, relocation, and demolition of historic buildings.
Guidelines
Guidelines The current version of the Design Guidelines were approved by the Statesville City Council and adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission in 2000. These guidelines provide helpful information related to regular maintenance and important considerations in planning the addition, modification or removal of building or site features. The primary purpose of these design guidelines is to assist property owners as they plan changes which are appropriate to the special character of Statesville’s historic districts and to assist the Statesville Historic Preservation Commission and its staff in reviewing the appropriateness of such changes. A glossary of architectural terms is included in the Appendixes.