Riverton historic preservation commission ramps up volunteer recruiting, website listings and plans silo sign

Riverton97The Riverton Historic Preservation Commission on an abbreviated meeting discussed how to recruit volunteers, how to present and list recognized historic homes on the city website and plans for a historic sign at the Withers Dairy silo.

The commission voted to approve minutes from June 5, 2025 and then moved to a short discussion of three operational topics: (1) a simple online listing and sign-up form for historic homes, (2) a plan to delay an in-person presentation of newly identified historic homes until October to accommodate a key volunteer, and (3) placement of a commemorative sign by the Withers Dairy silo.

Commission members and staff said they will keep the website listing simple and visual and will ask homeowners for permission before posting photos. "I think if we made it as simple as possible ... have it be more visual than descriptive and have it be just an easy Google Doc where…