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Fredericksburg was founded May 8, 1846. Immigrant families, from what is now known as Germany, were given a town lot measuring 100' x 200' and a 10 acre outlot . Most families first build a log home or half-timbered fachwerk and later more substantial stone homes. Many of these homes are still standing. Subsequent generations also left their mark on the built environment as they built their businesses along Main Street (formerly known as San Saba). It is the duty of the Historic Preservation Officer and the Historic Review Board to protect historic properties within the local historic district and individual landmarks.
ATTENTION!
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the City is practicing social distancing and requests that applicants submit Certificates of Appropriateness via e-mail to Anna Hudson at ahudson@fbgtx.org. The application can be found below. Once an application is submitted and reviewed, Ms. Hudson will create an invoice that can be paid online. All supporting documentation such as photos or drawings can be attached to the e-mail as jpegs or PDFs. If you have questions about an application please e-mail Anna or call her at 210-860-0341 during regular business hours 7:30 am-4:30 p.m.
Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
To pay for Certificate of Appropriateness online please visit the Payment Portal.
Alterations to historic properties should be done in such a way so as to retain original material and features. The purpose of the adopted Fredericksburg Historic Guidelines is to provide information on rehabilitation and restoration to property owners BEFORE any decisions or work is done. The guidelines are based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. When making a recommendation to the HRB, staff refers to both the local design guidelines and national standards.
Link to Design Guidelines
Historic Preservation Grant Available
The City of Fredericksburg understands that some homeowners may need assistance in covering the expenses related to the maintenance of historic properties. Homeowners with structures in need of exterior maintenance are eligible to apply for funding assistance. Here is the application for the Historic Preservation Grant administered by the City of Fredericksburg. The funds are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and are designed for owners in need of financial assistance. Funds are offered as a reimbursement. If you would like to apply for the grant, please contact Anna Hudson, Historic Preservation Officer, at City Hall, 126 West Main Street, 830-990-2026 to discuss the scope of work and assistance needed.
ATTENTION!
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the City is practicing social distancing and requests that applicants submit Certificates of Appropriateness via e-mail to Anna Hudson at ahudson@fbgtx.org. The application can be found below. Once an application is submitted and reviewed, Ms. Hudson will create an invoice that can be paid online. All supporting documentation such as photos or drawings can be attached to the e-mail as jpegs or PDFs. If you have questions about an application please e-mail Anna or call her at 210-860-0341 during regular business hours 7:30 am-4:30 p.m.Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
To pay for Certificate of Appropriateness online please visit the Payment Portal.
Alterations to historic properties should be done in such a way so as to retain original material and features. The purpose of the adopted Fredericksburg Historic Guidelines is to provide information on rehabilitation and restoration to property owners BEFORE any decisions or work is done. The guidelines are based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. When making a recommendation to the HRB, staff refers to both the local design guidelines and national standards.
Link to Design Guidelines
Historic Preservation Grant Available
The City of Fredericksburg understands that some homeowners may need assistance in covering the expenses related to the maintenance of historic properties. Homeowners with structures in need of exterior maintenance are eligible to apply for funding assistance. Here is the application for the Historic Preservation Grant administered by the City of Fredericksburg. The funds are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and are designed for owners in need of financial assistance. Funds are offered as a reimbursement. If you would like to apply for the grant, please contact Anna Hudson, Historic Preservation Officer, at City Hall, 126 West Main Street, 830-990-2026 to discuss the scope of work and assistance needed.
MAP OF HISTORIC DISTRICT EXPANSION ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2019