PRESERVING HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND NEIGHBORHOODS

Preservation Planning that Recognizes the Value of Historic Buildings to St. Augustine's Community and Heritage

Designed and Developed by the Historic Preservation Division

Historic buildings have values beyond just financial. These values can be aesthetic, social, environmental, educational, and cultural; and they can be enjoyed by a larger group of beneficiaries than just the property owner. PlaceEconomics

127 Oneida Street: A historic building in Lincolnville underwent a full rehabilitation with private funds and made use of the incentive in the local historic property tax exemption program. In this case, the taxable value of the property is reduced by $147,485 which was the investment value the owners made during the rehabilitation. This helps offset the property tax increase resulting from the improvements. The property owners restored as many original materials and features as possible and found matching materials and designs when features were too deteriorated to be reused.

Indeed, architecture's contribution to historical knowledge is measureless. Architecture manifests the resources of a community, the economic condition, talent, and needs of the people, their tastes, and often their ideals. And while it is sensitive to stress and change, at the same time it is often durable enough to preserve the very record of change. Albert Manucy, St. Augustine scholar

Media tour of select historic buildings in the city. This includes National Register landmarks and some Spanish Colonial buildings to provide a broad understanding of the types of historic buildings located in St. Augustine.

City of St. Augustine Vision Plan, 2014

St. Augustine will be livable, authentic, waterfront city that builds upon its rich history and environment to create a distinctive community character founded on a healthy and vibrant economy, a diverse mix of people and experiences and a valuing of its natural assets.

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Want to learn more about managing change of St. Augustine's designated historic buildings? See another story map called "Preserving the Historic Building Envelope."

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Planning and Building Department

Historic Preservation Division

127 Oneida Street: A historic building in Lincolnville underwent a full rehabilitation with private funds and made use of the incentive in the local historic property tax exemption program. In this case, the taxable value of the property is reduced by $147,485 which was the investment value the owners made during the rehabilitation. This helps offset the property tax increase resulting from the improvements. The property owners restored as many original materials and features as possible and found matching materials and designs when features were too deteriorated to be reused.

City of St. Augustine Vision Plan, 2014