Latah Preservation Commission

05/30/2026

Our national register nomination for the Bovill Historic Commercial District goes before the review board tomorrow!

05/22/2026

Here we go! Idaho State Historic Preservation Office

05/15/2026

Did you know that today is Latah County day? 138 years ago Latah County was established by an act of congress.

Shown: A drawing of Moscow, Idaho, c. 1880s, looking southwest from A and Adams Streets.

LCHS Photo: 01-01-065

04/16/2026

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04/16/2026

Time to CAMP!

Registration is still open for the 2026 Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) Training, hosted in partnership between the Idaho SHPO, the Coeur d’Alene Historic Preservation Commission, and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).

CAMP brings national historic preservation experts to Idaho for a full day of training focused on strengthening local preservation programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for commissioners, planners, local officials, and community members interested in preserving their history to build skills, learn best practices, and explore tools that support effective preservation in their communities.

Location: Coeur d’Alene Public Library
702 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Date: Friday, May 22nd
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Reception to follow

Training topics include:
• Why Preserve? Understanding the value of historic preservation
• Standards and Guidelines for Design Review
• Legal Basics for Preservation Commissions
• Community Engagement and Building Public Support

This training is open to anyone seeking preservation education! To complete your free registration please visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/syC8k7g5HM?origin=lprLink

04/15/2026

Genesee Commercial Area Cultural Resource Survey and Inventory

This notice is being provided as a courtesy to inform property owners and interested parties that the Latah County Preservation Commission in partnership with 5/4 Architecture, PLLC is conducting a historic building/cultural resource survey in the Genesee Commercial Area, in collaboration with the Latah County Historical Society and the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office. Consultants from 5/4 Architecture, PLLC will be walking throughout the area recording information about existing buildings to determine their style, age, and character-defining features. The project also involves updating the State’s existing historic survey information for the area.

Historic surveys are essential to understanding the architectural history and significance of an area. This project will enhance our understanding of the building history and current status of existing resources in Genesee. Surveyed buildings will not be additionally regulated as a direct result of the survey, but the information may be used to approach property owners with outstanding historic resources about benefits of a National Register or City Landmark historic listing. The survey information may also be used as a baseline for future planning efforts. The survey work will occur throughout April and May 2026.

Please note that the consultants will complete their survey work and documentation from the public right-of-way, and do not require admittance onto your property.

For questions or further information on this project you may contact Hayley Noble, Latah County Historical Society Executive Director [email protected]. Shannon Sardell is the principal of 5/4 Architecture, PLLC and is also available at: [email protected]

The survey project and this mailing has been funded with the assistance of a matching Certified Local Government Grant from the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office and the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service.

Photo: Genesee in 1910. Latah County Historical Society Photograph Collection: 06-02-028

03/20/2026

02/24/2026

We had the pleasure of listing the The Pie Safe Bakery & Kitchen for the National Register of Historic Places in 2024! We love adaptive reuse of historic buildings like this example in Deary!

02/13/2026

Plan Your CAMP-ing Trip!

The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office is excited to announce the 2026 Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) Training, hosted in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene Historic Preservation Commission and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).

CAMP brings national historic preservation experts to Idaho for a full day of training focused on strengthening local preservation programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for commissioners, planners, local officials, and community members to build skills, learn best practices, and explore tools that support effective preservation in their communities.

Location: Coeur d’Alene Public Library
702 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Reception to follow


Training topics include:
• Why Preserve? Understanding the value of historic preservation
• Standards and Guidelines for Design Review
• Legal Basics for Preservation Commissions
• Community Engagement and Building Public Support

This training is open to anyone seeking preservation education! To complete your free registration please visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/syC8k7g5HM?origin=lprLink

02/13/2026