Preservation Resources | Peerless Rockville

WHAT IS HISTORIC PRESERVATION?

As defined by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this is the act of identifying, protecting, and enhancing buildings, places, and objects of historical and cultural significance. Preservation efforts are always evolving to honor and support the needs of existing residents, while nurturing and protecting the historical elements that make the city so special. In doing so, the community gains a better understanding of its unique character and diverse culture, creating a more livable and proud sense of community. Every historical site has a story to tell.

UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORIC DESIGNATION PROCESS.

Read the City of Rockville’s designation process for historic properties here. Your application will be reviewed by several City bodies, including the Historic District Commission, Planning Commission, and the Mayor and Council. There are many reasons to have a property designated as a historic site!

Safeguarding the heritage of Rockville by preserving districts which reflect its cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history
Stabilizing and improving property values within these districts Fostering civic beauty
Strengthening the local economy
Promoting the use and preservation of historic districts for the education, welfare and pleasure of the residents of Rockville

OWNERS OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES

MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

Exterior changes to historic properties require review and approval by the City’s Historic District Commission.
Click here to see the process for obtaining a Certificate of Approval.

TAX CREDITS

If you own a historic property in Rockville, there are resources available for tax credits to offset the cost of repairs. Montgomery County tax credits are administered through the City of Rockville.

ADVOCACY NEWS

Farmers Banking and Trust Building Recommended for Local Designation

The History and Future of Rockville’s Art Deco Bank

After over 90 years of operation as a bank, the Art Deco Bank Building in downtown Rockville is for sale after M&T closed in September. This beautiful historic building is Rockville’s only surviving example of Art Deco architecture and has been a part of the Rockville streetscape for almost a century.In 1900, the Maryland General […]

Update: Montrose School

In the late 1970s, Peerless purchased the 1908 Montrose school house at the intersection of Rockville Pike and Montrose Road and raised money to restore and renovate it. Peerless advocated and worked to save this building due to its significance in the history of education and the community of Montrose. Since then, this historic […]

500 Great Falls Road

In June 2021, Peerless Rockville made the careful decision to nominate the 500 Great Falls Road property for evaluation according to the City of Rockville’s established criteria, as we found this fine Colonial Revival residence, with its intact architecture, setting, and landscape, and its association with Women’s History that represents the heritage of the City merited such recognition and protection. On June 27, 2022, the Mayor & Council recognized the significance of this property and voted to apply Historic District zoning to 500 Great Falls Road.