Historic Preservation

The Landmarks Commission recognizes and preserves properties that represent or reflect elements of the City's thriving cultural heritage and architectural history.  There are more than 90 designated landmarks located in Kirkwood, including businesses, schools, churches, cemeteries, and a multitude of historically significant homes.  The mission of the Kirkwood Landmarks Commission is to protect, retain, and enhance such properties.

Districts:  Four local historic districts have been designated by the Landmarks Commission, and they include more than 160 contributing places:  Meramec Highlands (circa 1892, recognized in 1988); Central Place (circa 1920s, recognized in 1998); Jefferson-Argonne (circa 1805s through WWII, recognized in 2007); and Savoy (modern, early 1950s, recognized in 2008).  Additionally, the National Register of Historic Districts include more than 150 contributing places adjacent to the streets of Jefferson, Argonne, and East Monroe and downtown Kirkwood.

Craig Woods:  An historic inventory of the Craig Woods Subdivision is currently available here.  The inventory was created in preparation for its historic district application.

History:  The Kirkwood City Council established the Commission in 1981 - "to make a continuous study of all the buildings and structures in the community, taking into account the age, design, period of construction, aesthetic value, past use, and historical significance, and to consider such buildings for designation as historical landmarks."    The Commission has actively pursued its charge from inception to the present.  Kirkwood was one of the first cities in Missouri to make historic preservation a priority at the local level, followed by 40 other cities.  The Kirkwood Landmarks Commission has been certified by the State of Missouri's Historic Preservation Office. 

DESIGN GUIDELINES - NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION / OUTREACH EVENT

Design Guidelines 1 - Introduction / Rules

Design Guidelines 2 - Standards

Design Guidelines 3 - Styles

Design Guidelines 4 - Appendix

For more information:  Landmarks Brochure                      Landmarks Booklet (long - 20 pages) 

Listing of All Designated Landmarks by Address

Listing of All Designated Landmarks by Number

HISTORIC REGISTRY - LOCAL AND NATIONAL

Local Historic Districts, as Designated by the City of Kirkwood:

Meramec Highlands

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Central Place

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• Design Guidelines

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