The Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is an advisory body to the City on various matters related to historically and architecturally significant properties, structures and areas, significant because of their association with particular persons, events, historical periods, architectural style, or such other criteria of historical or architectural significance. For specific regulations related to Historic Preservation in the City of Collinsville see Zoning Ordinance Section 17.200 - Historic Preservation.

Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission meets at 5:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the City Hall Council Chambers (125 South Center Street).

Membership

Historic Preservation Commission members are appointed to 3-year terms by the Mayor and with the consent of the City Council.

Historic Preservation Projects and Initiatives

The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for many activities, programs, and projects that contribute to preserving and highlighting the City of Collinsville's historical significance.

Landmark Status Designation

The Historic Preservation Commission researches, nominates and/or recommends to the City Council the adoption of ordinances designating properties or structures having special historic, community, or architectural value as "Landmarks Property" or a "Historic District."

• View detailed criteria and procedures for Landmark Status Designation. 
• View a list of current Landmark Status Properties.

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)

The Historic Preservation Commission provides guidance to property owners regarding changes and improvements to Landmark properties to retain their historic and architectural character. In December 2020, the City adopted a new Historic Preservation Ordinance intended, in part, to offer a more streamlined process to guide property owners in obtaining the appropriate building permits and other approvals from the City.

Except as otherwise provided within the Historic Preservation Ordinance a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required prior to any undertaking which produces a Major Change or Minor Change to the exterior architectural appearance of property(ies), buildings, structures, places, areas, or other objects being designated as a landmark or included within a designated historic district.

• View the new Historic Preservation Ordinance.
• View detailed criteria and procedures for Certificates of Appropriateness (Sec. 17.200.130).  
• Apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Historical Preservation Design Standards

Design Standards and Best Practices for the preservation, renovation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, improvement and maintenance of Landmark Properties and properties within Historic Districts in the City of Collinsville.

• View the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
• View The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings)

Historical Research & Education

The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for conducting research, sharing findings, informing and educating the public concerning the historic and architectural heritage of the City of Collinsville through publishing print and electronic media, hosting as well as participating in events which offer educational enrichment related to historic preservation.

More opportunities to learn about Collinsville's history:

• Visit the Mississippi Valley Library District's "Genealogy & Local History" webpage
  • The Collinsville Memorial Public Library, located at 408 W. Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234, hosts this website for people to learn more about the locally recognized Collinsville historic properties; utilizing historical files that include information such as: historic status ordinances, property deeds, ownership history, and more. 

• Visit the Collinsville Historical Museum
  • The Collinsville Historical Museum, located at 406 W. Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234, is an exploration into Collinsville's past, filled with historically significant local items that tell Collinsville's story over the course of the last 150+ years. Expect to learn something new with every visit! Please check website linked above for hours of operations. The museum shares free public parking with the library, which is located between Allen & Ciuferi Funeral Home and the Collinsville Public Library. The museum is located in a separate building in the rear of the library.

• Visit Cahokia Mounds - UNESCO World Heritage Site | U.S. National Historic Landmark | Illinois State Historical Site
  • Cahokia Mounds, located at 30 Ramey St, Collinsville, IL 62234 is a historically protected, UNESCO World Heritage & State Historic Site that contains the remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico. Within the 2,200-acre tract, at the western edge of Collinsville, Illinois, lie the archaeological remnants of the central section of the ancient settlement that is today known as Cahokia. Tourists and residents alike are encouraged to visit and learn more about Collinsville's unique Pre-Columbian history.

Daniel Dove (D.D.) Collins House Historic Restoration Project

The D.D. Collins House is a Greek Revival home built in 1845. Its architecture is rare, preceding Victorian style architecture. The home was built by Judge Daniel Dove Collins, the first president of the Collinsville Village Board. As of November 21, 2002, The Daniel Dove Collins House was inducted into the National Register of Historic Places. On September 24, 2016, The Collins House was presented to the residents of Collinsville after an 18-year restoration process lead in part by the dedicated members of the Historic Preservation Commission & Friends of the D.D. Collins House. The Collins House's new address is 703 W. Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234. (More Below)

• Learn more about the D.D. Collins House.
• Visit the Friends of the D.D. Collins House website to learn more about their organization, schedule a tour, or plan for an upcoming event.

Agendas, Minutes, and Videos

Access agendas, minutes, and videos in our Legislative Information Center. Here you will be able to search the legislation database by keyword, by year, by type, and more by means of an advanced search interface.

Contact

For more information or questions contact: 

Travis Taylor, AICP, Community Development Director - HPC Staff Liaison 
Phone: 618-346-5200 ext. 1120    Email: 

Caitlin Rice, AICP, Senior Planner
Phone: 618-346-5200 ext. 1138    Email: