Historical Preservation Commission

Avon Lake has a rich history, and the Avon Lake Historical Preservation Commission works to preserve and share that history with residents and visitors. The Commission oversees implementation of the Preservation Plan, which outlines goals and initiatives for identifying and protecting historic buildings, districts, and sites throughout the community.

Several well-known historic sites in Avon Lake include the Folger Home, the Cottage District, Lake Shore Cemetery, and the Peter Miller House. These sites are located along Lake Road on the shore of Lake Erie. Also known as U.S. Route 6 and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Lake Road runs along Avon Lake's northern boundary from Bay Village to Sheffield Lake and is part of the Lorain County Scenic Byways Tour.

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Members

The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven (7) members who serve three-year terms, including five (5) community members appointed by City Council and the Mayor; one (1) ex officio, non-voting City Council representative; and one (1) ex officio, non-voting Planning Commission representative. 

Resident Representatives:

  • Diane Deasy (term ending 12/31/2026)
  • David Klima (term ending 12/31/2028)
  • Cheryl Lister (term ending 12/31/2026)
  • Neil Rush (term ending 12/31/2028)
  • Thomas Tyler (term ending 12/31/2028)

Council Representative:

  • David Kos, City Council - Ward 4

Planning Commission Representative:

  • Christine Raymond (term ending 12/31/2027)

Responsibilities

The National Historic Preservation Act became law on October 15, 1966. This act established several key institutions and processes, including the Advisory Council of Historical Preservation, State Historic Preservation Offices, the National Register of Historic Places, and the Section 106 review process. The National Registry of Historical Places is overseen by the National Park Service and serves as the Nation’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation.

State Historic Preservation Offices were established to coordinate statewide inventories of historic properties, nominate properties to the National Register, maintain statewide preservation plans, and assist and advise local communities.

In 2010, the City of Avon Lake declared, as a matter of policy, the importance of safeguarding the architectural integrity of historic sites, buildings, structures, works of art, and other objects with special historical, community, or aesthetic interest or value, in the interest of the health, prosperity, safety, and welfare of City residents.

Ordinance No. 2010-36 established procedures to ensure that certain areas, places, sites, buildings, structures, and objects are afforded protection thorough the careful study of alternatives prior to incompatible alterations or demolition. To carry out this intent, the Avon Lake Historical Preservation Commission was established.

Meetings 

The Historical Preservation Commission typically meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Boulevard, at 6:00 p.m.

Interested in having your property recognized as a historical landmark?

Visit our Historical Landmark Guidelines page for more information or contact us at: 

Avon Lake Historical Preservation Commission
City Hall
150 Avon Belden Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012-1699
440-933-6141
ALHPCinfo@avonlake.org

Resources