Historic Preservation

A parade in downtown Dallas in 1947 featuring parade floats, crowds, and the historic storefronts

City of Dallas Historic Preservation

The City of Dallas prioritizes the preservation of history in the community through protection for historic buildings, and recognition of historic individuals from Dallas. Currently, the City of Dallas has 26 properties listed on its Local Landmarks Register, and two properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On May 24, 2024, the National Parks Service designated the Dallas Downtown Historic District as a national historic district on the National Register.

The City of Dallas participates in the federal Certified Local Government program, which is administered by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. Through this program, the City has received grant funding from the State of Oregon to complete projects like the Local Landmarks Register and the National Historic District Application.

Historic Preservation efforts are advised by an advisory committee of community stakeholders, the Dallas Local Landmarks Commission.

Historic Preservation is an ongoing process that is never truly complete. The City of Dallas welcomes feedback from all community members on how history can be preserves in the community.

Projects

The City of Dallas recently was successful in designation the Dallas Downtown Historic District on the National Register. The application can be found under “Supporting Documents” below
The City of Dallas installed new historic interpretive signs around Downtown Dallas in March of 2023. Please visit the courthouse square to view these great resources
The City of Dallas worked closely with students from Dallas High School to write language for a plaque honoring former Senator Mark Hatfield, who was born in Dallas.
The City of Dallas is working closely with the Dallas Downtown Association to complete a short book to memorialize the former Blue Garden restaurant, and the individuals responsible for restoring the historic downtown landmark
The City of Dallas continues to work with indigenous voices to recognize and preserve the indigenous history of the Kalapuya people and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
The City of Dallas is working to establish additional resources to increase accessibility to educational resources

Notable People

Historic Preservation Regulations

Regulations surrounding historic preservation can be found in the Dallas Development Code. Questions regarding these regulations can be sent to Tyler Ferrari, Historic Preservation Office at tyler.ferrari@dallasor.gov
Information regarding federal tax credits for rehabilitating historic buildings can be found in the documents below.