HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN

The Historic Preservation Plan is a tool for shaping the future of the community by including its rich heritage of ethnic groups, commercial businesses, unique residential architecture and its strong mining history.

The Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Lead begins with the several surveys that have been completed, beginning in 1973, to develop the Historic District and in 2000 as the Homestake Mine began its plans for closure.  A recent 2019 survey will be available soon.

The Historic Preservation Plan can be found in its entirety in the links below. 

Executive Summary

Introduction

Preservation Basics

Lead’s History & Contexts

Summary of Preservation Successes

Preservation & Economic Development

Historic Preservation & Tourism Development

Legal Foundation for Historic Preservation in Lead

Preservation Planning Process: Town Meeting Workshop

Workshop Outcome + Commission Assessment = Goals

Incentives: Tools We Have

Recommended Future Historic Designations & Opportunities

Preservation Rights & Responsibilities

Concluding Strategy

Preservation Action Plan

Endnotes & References

Appendix A – Measures of Success for the Planning Process

Appendix B – SWOT Analysis

Appendix C – Lead Timeline

Appendix D – Preservation Timeline

Appendix E – Rehabilitation Credit Planning Checklist

Appendix F – Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation

Appendix G – Economic Impact of Heritage Tourism

Appendix H – Town Meeting Workshop

Appendix I – Takings Law in Plain English

Appendix J – City of Lead Historic Site Inventory