Historic Preservation Program
Established in 1997 by the City Council, the Scottsdale Historic Preservation Program, in cooperation with the Historic Preservation Commission, works to increase public awareness of Scottsdale's heritage; identify historic and cultural resources; designate and recognize significant local resources; and assist in protecting, preserving and enhancing the buildings and structures that best represent Scottsdale's past.
To date, the Scottsdale Historic Register recognizes buildings associated with the early history of the town, the development of the arts and tourism industry in the city, and four postwar residential neighborhoods representing Scottsdale's rapid growth and development in the 1950s and 1960s.
Protection for historic properties is provided through the Historic Property Ordinance, which requires the Historic Preservation Commission to review and approve exterior alterations and demolition requests for buildings on the Scottsdale Historic Register. The Scottsdale Historic Preservation Officer administers the Historic Residential Exterior Rehabilitation Program for homeowners living in historic districts, and provides educational materials to homeowners and interested citizens to heighten public awareness and appreciation of the community's historic resources. View a copy of the city of Scottsdale Historic Property Ordinance .
Scottsdale Historic Register
If you are interested in viewing current case histories concerning historic preservation activities zoning and hearings, they can be searched at Historic Preservation Cases.
Historic Resources
- Arts Colony & Tourist Destination
- Postwar Multifamily Housing Survey
- Postwar Townhouses
- Postwar Townhouse Architectural Styles
- Mid-Century Modern Paint Colors
- Postwar Modern Housing Architectural Styles
- Postwar Modern Subdivision Development in Scottsdale
- Mid-Century Single Family Development Themes
- Modern Dynamic City - 1961-1979 Development
- Places of Worship 1945-1973
- Places of Worship Architectural Styles
- Historic Marker & Plaque Design Guidelines
- Scottsdale Historic Videos (YouTube)
- Historic Photo Library (Scottsdale Public Library)
- State Historic Preservation Office (Arizona State)
- National Register of Historic Places (National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior)