2017 12 Preservation month property tour letter draft
March 1, 2017
[Property Owner Name]
[Address]
[Address]
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear [property owner name]:
The Meridian Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was created to preserve the character
and fabric of historically-significant areas and structures within the City of Meridian to honor
and preserve its rich heritage for future generations. Meridian is a community founded up on the
grit and hard work of its early inhabitants. Our group feels strongly about providing
opportunities to the community to engage with Meridian’s history in new ways and we need your
help.
In support of National Historic Preservation Month 2017 the Meridian HPC would like to host a
public event on [Date and Time] allowing citizens the opportunity to tour some of Meridian’s
historic structures. As you may be aware your property located at [address] is one of Meridian’s
historic gems and has been included in the Meridian Historic Walking Tour brochure and
materials. Our Commission respectfully requests your consideration in allowing your home to
be featured during our event. We would provide a guide to be on site at your property for the
length of the event to guide visitors through the public areas of your home, answer questions,
provide the history of the property, and tell stories about the early residents. This event will
coincide with events taking place all over the country during the month of May and would be the
first event of its kind in Meridian.
Please respond to this letter by April 1, 2017 if you are interested in participating and would like
additional information. We will begin to prepare marking materials and that time and would like
to advertise a comprehensive list. You may contact the City of Meridian Committee and
Commission Specialist Hillary Bodnar at hbodnar@meridiancity.org if you have additional
questions. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and appreciate your willingness
to open your home to a new generation of historians. Thank you.
Warm regards,
Blaine Johnston, President
Historic Preservation Commission
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, ID 83642