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Staff: Cliff May survey eligible for National Register; Las Vegas Mormon Fort goes to SHPO; Floyd Lamp Park research ongoing
Summary
Community Development staff told the Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission that the Cliff May survey area is eligible for National Register listing, the Las Vegas Mormon Fort nomination is headed to SHPO on Sept. 11, and Floyd Lamp Park research is ongoing.
Community Development staff reported several preservation-project updates to the Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission, including a recommendation that the Cliff May area is eligible for the National Register and that the Las Vegas Mormon Fort will be considered at the State Historic Preservation Office meeting on Sept. 11.
Staff said they received concurrence from their consultant (Shippo) on eligibility findings for the Cliff May survey area and that a printed report from consultant Katz is expected within a few weeks. The next step is outreach to property owners: staff said listing a district depends on achieving agreement from at least 51% of property owners within the proposed district; staff will coordinate with neighborhood services to gauge support and consider listing a district or a subset of individual houses.
Staff also reported that the Las Vegas Mormon Fort will be on the Sept. 11 SHPO meeting docket for approval or comment; if SHPO approval is recommended, the nomination proceeds to the National Park Service and the Keeper of the Register for final action.
The Floyd Lamp Park report is in progress. Staff said the consultant and commission chair have found more source material than expected and that some sources contradict others; staff said they are working to verify the accurate historical record and noted that some existing signs at Floyd Lamp Park contain inaccuracies that may need correction.
Finally, staff reported that the Westside School had been approved by the Keeper of the National Register for additional information, and the commission discussed checking plaque text for accuracy. Staff said plaques that are part of the Pioneer Trail—produced with Centennial Commission funding—could be corrected if inaccuracies are confirmed and staff will inspect existing markers.
The projects are at different stages: Cliff May eligibility and Katz's printed report are imminent; Floyd Lamp Park research requires further source reconciliation; SHPO consideration for Las Vegas Mormon Fort is scheduled for Sept. 11.
