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"Favorite Buildings in Kirkwood" Recognition Awards

The Kirkwood Landmarks Commission recognizes “Favorite Buildings in Kirkwood”. Awards are given in May – National Preservation Month – the perfect time to show how Kirkwood’s history honors the past and helps build the future. Buildings or places that are deserving of recognition contribute to the architectural character of Kirkwood, but need not be a designated Kirkwood Landmark. The 2024 Award recipients may be viewed here.

History of the Landmarks Commission

The Kirkwood City Council established the Landmarks Commission in 1981 - "to make a continuous study of all the buildings and structures in the community, taking into account the age, design, period of construction, aesthetic value, past use, and historical significance, and to consider such buildings for designation as historical landmarks." The Commission has actively pursued its charge from inception to the present. Kirkwood was one of the first cities in Missouri to make historic preservation a priority at the local level, followed by more than 50 other cities. The Kirkwood Landmarks Commission has been certified by the State of Missouri's Historic Preservation Office.

Mission & Roster

The Landmarks Commission recognizes and preserves properties that represent elements of the City’s thriving cultural heritage and architectural history. Included among the 85 designated landmarks and nine local historic districts in Kirkwood are businesses, schools, churches, cemeteries, and a multitude of historically significant homes. In addition, there are 24 individual properties and four districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mission of the Kirkwood Landmarks Commission is to protect, retain, and enhance such properties.

The Volunteer Commissioners who serve on the Landmarks Commission come from a variety of backgrounds and utilize their expertise for the benefit of the community. They advise property owners on exterior renovations to preserve the character and historic integrity of existing landmarks and historic districts. Furthermore, any person who owns property in Kirkwood can seek free advice regarding historic preservation from the Landmarks Commission.

Landmarks Ordinance
Historic Preservation webpage for listings of Landmarks, Historic Districts and Design Guidelines
Landmarks Commission Brochure and Roster for further information
Certified Local Government Annual Report 2022-23
Information on All City Boards/Commissions, including link to current Membership Rosters

Certificate of Appropriateness

The Landmarks Commission reviews proposed exterior alterations to designated landmarks, and demolition and new construction of structures on landmark sites and within historic districts. Before a building permit may be obtained for such work, the Landmarks Commission shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA).

Meetings & Contact

The Landmarks Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

To access the next agenda, visit the website calendar.
Contact Staff Liaison Amy Lowry, Planner II, at 314-822-5815 or lowryag@kirkwoodmo.org.

Minutes

Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes

Effective August 1, 2018, the City of Kirkwood will provide minutes and agendas on this website in a Word document format, which can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers and Braille devices. If you need an older agenda or set of minutes in Word, please send an email to Laurie Asche at ascheLb@kirkwoodmo.org. Thank you.

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