The City of Whittier has contracted with Page & Turnbull, a locally based historic preservation consultant firm, to further evaluate the Central Park and Hadley-Greenleaf Districts. This project, upon completion, will bring the two districts up to current historic preservation best practices and give staff and stakeholders more certainty and clarity about what is and is not historic.

The consultant will be utilizing the following work methods:

• Examine existing historic data and materials, including previous historic surveys and other documentation;
• Evaluate street fronting and accessory structures within the two Historic Districts from the public right-of-way to review and confirm their historic significance, character, and architectural values;
• Establish a timeframe of historic significance for each Historic District; and,
• Compile a recommended list of historic resources that contribute to the significance and character of each District.
• Contributors will qualify to submit for a Mills Act contract, which can result in property tax savings

The project will not:

• Change district boundaries
• Designate new- historic landmarks
• Change how the districts are managed – project reviews will generally remain the same

Documents

• Stakeholder Meeting Presentation