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Commission hears project updates: Old Mormon Fort nomination, Westside School, LULAC center, and plaque schedule
Summary
City staff updated the commission on National Register nominations, surveys and small preservation projects, including the Old Mormon Fort nomination (revisions after SHPO review) and a March hearing for the Westside School nomination.
City staff provided a series of project updates on Jan. 22 covering National Register nominations, surveys and small‑scale preservation work across Las Vegas.
Dr. Seabren (Historic Preservation staff) reported that the Old Mormon Fort nomination is back with the consultant after a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review produced comments, including suggested terminology changes regarding references to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. Staff said SHPO revisions are more than minor edits and the commission’s final local review will come back at a future meeting; because of timing the nomination is now expected to be considered by the state board in June rather than March.
Staff also said the Westside School National Register nomination has a March 25 review date with the Nevada State Board of Museums and History. The Flynnland Park historical report and other studies remain in progress.
Separately, staff confirmed the previously approved $736 plaque for 1433 Cottonwood Place will take about six to eight weeks to produce; staff will coordinate an installation and presentation with Ward 3 and the homeowner and will notify commissioners in advance.
Staff noted that the Cliff May home survey is under SHPO review with concurrence expected by month‑end, and that the Huntridge neighborhood signs and other smaller projects are moving toward installation. The LULAC Multipurpose Senior Center was identified as added to the National Register as a result of a recent survey by Rafael Rivera.
Why this matters: Several active nominations and surveys affect preservation priorities and grant eligibility; SHPO review timings influence when nominations can be heard at the State Board of Museums and History and when properties become eligible for certain incentives.
What’s next: The Old Mormon Fort will return to the commission for final review; Westside School and other items will follow the state board calendar.
