Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission
With city ordinance 1321 in 1984, the City of Springfield established the Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission to provide for the protection and enhancement of Springfield's  distinctive historic character. This commission reviews proposed alteration or demolition of certain notable structures, works of art, objects, and areas within the City of Springfield. These are listed on the Springfield Register of Historic Properties.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness (63KB)
Design Review Guidelines (345KB)
Springfield Register of Historic Properties - Nomination Form (96KB)
Springfield Register of Historic Properties - Owner Consent Form (29KB)
Springfield Register of Historic Properties - Owner Fact Sheet (52KB)
City Ordinance - Chapter 1321: Historic Landmarks Commission (107KB)
South Fountain Historic District - Local District Map (413KB)
East High Street Historic District - Local District Map (524KB)
 
Springfield Register of Historic Properties
  South Fountain Preservation Area (added 1985)
  Pennsylvania House, 1311 West Main Street (added 1985)
  Innisfallen Greenhouses/C.A. Reeser House (added 1985) DEMOLISHED
  Third Presbyterian Church (added 1985)
  Bushnell Building, 14 East Main Street (added 1985)
  IOOF Home For The Aged, 404 East McCreight Avenue (added 1985)
  East High Street District (added 1985)
  Arcade Building (added 1985) DEMOLISHED
  Myers Hall (added 1986)
  The Marketplace, 117 South Fountain Avenue (added 1986)
  Memorial Hall, 300 West Main Street (added 1986)

Historic Property Research
Restore a voice to the past by discovering the history of your old building or house. Clues to the property and associated people are waiting to be unlocked.

  Architects in Springfield, Ohio: 1874-1940
A Guide For Researching Historic Buildings and Houses