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Historic Home Plaques

Apply for a bronze plaque to mark your historic home today!

Preservation Durham established the Historic Plaque Program in 2001 to encourage the preservation of Durham’s historic resources and to educate the public about the community’s heritage.

Residential plaques measure 10″ x 14″ and list the historic name of the home and its date of construction. All plaques are cast in solid bronze and feature the original Historic Preservation Society of Durham logo. Plaques remain the property of Preservation Durham, and will be removed if the historical integrity of the structure is damaged.

A structure must be at least 70 years old and its history must be thoroughly documented before it will be considered for a plaque or marker. We will help building owners who are researching their properties as much as we can, but we require that the majority of the application be completed before asking for assistance from the Historic Plaque Review Committee. Many people elect to hire a private consultant to assist with the application and we have a team of skilled volunteers who will complete the research and application for a $400 donation to Preservation Durham.

Pricing for plaques are as follows: $525 for 10.25″ x 14.5” and $675 for 12″ x 17.75”. The cost includes the bronze fabrication, installation and a 1-year membership to Preservation Durham. Current members of Preservation Durham receive a $50 discount.

• Historic Plaque Application
• Directions and Checklist of Sources for Historic Plaque Application
• On Line Resources for Historic Plaque Research