The City of Hammond, Louisiana, was chartered in 1889 and has enjoyed steady growth since that time. The majority of the city's oldest buildings are located in the downtown area. Preservation of these historic areas is essential to Hammond's overall quality of life and is embodied in the Mission Statement of the Hammond Historic District. The downtown provides a center for continually expanding boundaries that provide a visual link with the past and a unique character that cannot be duplicated by new construction.

The Hammond Historic District Commission (HHDC) is a citizens' commission whose seven members have experience in history, design, architecture, or education. The Commission reviews plans for work within the historic district and sees that new proposals are consistent with the Historic and Architectural Design Guidelines. The Commission also provides advice and consultation regarding renovation, restoration, and new signage to safeguard the district's character and historic integrity.

Please take a look around this site for more information about local history, the field of historic preservation, and the activities of the HHDC.

NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES and LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR COMMISSIONERS!

• Are you a licensed architect? Are you a registered voter living within the City limits of Hammond? If YES –

  WE NEED YOU!  At least one of our Commissioners must be a licensed architect.

• Do you love downtown Hammond? Do you have a background in history, architecture or planning? Are you interested in historic preservation? Are you a registered voter living within the City limits of Hammond? If YES –

WE NEED YOU!

LINK TO ANNOUNCEMENT

 CLOSING DATE:  November 25, 2024

 Contact: Heather Diebold, Historic District Coordinator

Phone: 985-277-5684                                                                                                                               Email: Diebold_HL@Hammond.org

MORE INFORMATION ON THE HISTORIC DISTRICT

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