Historic Designation

Landmark Preservation staff guide property owners and communities through the process it takes to designate historic or culturally significant places as local landmarks and historic districts. Staff also review nominations for listing Denver properties on the National Register of Historic Places.

Landmark Designation Criteria

View the 10 criteria used to determine if a site should become a Denver landmark.

Apply for Landmark Designation

Apply to designate an individual landmark or historic district.

Designation Applications Under Review

See current applications under review for local landmark and historic district designation.

Find Historic Landmarks and Districts

Use this map to search for Historic Landmarks and Districts in Denver.