Cultural Resources Office

Cultural Resources Office

The Cultural Resources Office (CRO) works with property owners, neighborhoods, City departments, public agencies and elected officials to preserve our City's historic and cultural heritage. Under applicable standards and ordinances, we review:

• exterior changes to City Landmarks and buildings in City Historic Districts;
• demolitions in Preservation Review Districts and National Register Historic Districts;
• projects funded by the City or that affect City-owned property
• City projects funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

CRO Satellite Office

The Office has a satellite office, CRO Hotspot, that was established to help citizens with over-the-counter applications and permit review. The staff is also available to assist in planning rehabilitation projects and to answer questions about historic district standards.

St. Louis Preservation Board

The Preservation Board is a 9-member panel of citizens and design professionals appointed by the Mayor, charged with ensuring that the historic and cultural character of the City's designated districts and landmarks are protected and preserved. The Board:

• recommends designations of local historic districts and City landmark designations;
• advises City Administration and the Board of Aldermen on preservation issues;
• reviews major development proposals in historic districts;
• hears appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Cultural Resources Office.

Meetings

The Preservation Board meets at 4 PM on the fourth Monday of every month in our offices at 1520 Market Street, second floor Board Room. Meetings are open to the public and fully accessible, held both in person and virtually on Zoom.