Post on 11-Apr-2023
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION’S
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTProposal
2020-2021
CITY OF BOWLING
GREEN
Photos courtesy of “Images of America: Bowling Green” by Frederick N. Honneffer.
The Froney-Uhlman House, 1888 (courtesy CAC-BGSU)
The Hickox-Moore House, 1902 (courtesy WCPL)
The Hankey House, 1890 (courtesy Crystal City booklet)
Trolley Times, 1st arrived in 1902.(courtesy WCHS)
W. Wooster St.(courtesy CAC-BGSU)
Bowling Green’s Rich History• 1833-Community established by first settler, Elisha Martindale• 1834-Named “Bowling Green” by postal carrier Joseph Gordon (it is said Bowling
Green, Kentucky was his favorite City)• 1855-Incorporated, village status.• 1860-Project started to drain Great Black Swamp.• 1868- Construction began on new County Court House in Bowling Green. There
was a 10-year struggle between BG & Perrysburg as to which community was the county seat.
• 1887-Became known as “Crystal City” due to the influx of glass manufacturers (natural gas) and large population housing boom followed (“Boom Town”).
• 1901-Became a City after population topped 5,000.• 1910-Bowling Green State Normal College established & first classes held at
National Guard Armory.• 1929-City Park purchased. During the 1930’s, through the Works Progress
Administration, the pool, bath house and the stone wall were constructed.• 1935-College became Bowling Green State University.• 1972-Electorate adopts a Charter form of government which is implemented
over the next several years.
Historical Preservation Commission Primary Purpose
2019-2020
• To prepare materials necessary for becoming a Certified Local Government for Historic Preservation (HP Commission’s charge by former Mayor Edwards)
• To make recommendations to the Bowling Green City Council and to the State Historic Preservation Office for approval of a Certified Local Government.
• To enlist local community support and acceptance of the CLG Ordinance (proposed Chapter 158 Historic and Architectural Preservation Code).
Benefits for Historic Preservation and the CLG
• Fostering historic pride for our community
• Contributing to the quality of life
• Offering tax incentives and loans
• Protecting our neighborhoods and downtown
• Encouraging revitalization of our unique buildings and structures
• Promoting recognition and interest for local history
Key Points of the CLG Proposal
• What it doesn’t do
• Three things it will do
• Use of the Secretary of Interior’s Standards
• Limited “design guidelines”
• Majority votes for establishing historic districts
• Flexible interpretation of Standards