Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Historic Preservation Programs topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission approves museum repainting, state marker recommendation and new local landmark signs
Summary
In addition to two demolition approvals, the commission unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness to repaint the Mary S. Harold Black Heritage Museum, recommended pursuing a Florida state historic marker for the New Smyrna Woman's Club at 403 Magnolia Street, and authorized an in‑house local landmark sign program.
At the Dec. 11 meeting the Historic New Smyrna Beach Preservation Commission approved several non‑demolition preservation items aimed at maintaining and promoting local landmarks.
Staff recommended a certificate of appropriateness to repaint the Mary S. Harold Black Heritage Museum/Heritage House at 314 North Dust Street using the same white and green trim color scheme; staff said repainting would constitute routine maintenance that helps preserve the building, which dates to about 1899 and is on both the local and national registers. The commission voted 5–0 to approve the certificate of appropriateness.
Staff also asked the commission to recommend that the City Commission pursue a State of Florida historical marker for the New Smyrna Woman's Club at 403 Magnolia Street. Staff provided draft marker text summarizing the club's 1911 founding, 1923 clubhouse construction, and historical uses; commissioners voted 5–0 to recommend moving forward subject to property‑owner permission and state review.
Finally, staff presented proofs for a low‑cost, in‑house local landmark sign program to offer to private and city landmark owners. Commissioners discussed color options, potential QR codes for walking tours, and marketing with the museum; the commission approved pursuing the signage program 5–0 and encouraged outreach to existing landmark owners and tourism partners. Staff also noted the commission's annual report was filed on time and the commission approved its 2025 meeting schedule during the same meeting.
