Historic Plaques Program

The Historic Plaque Program

**Sample of a Belmont Historic Plaque which can now be obtained for any qualifying site in Belmont.**

We presented plaques to recipients at our Jan 2023 winter gathering.

The Belmont Historical Society established a Historic Plaque Program in 2013 to raise the awareness and appreciation of historic structures in the town. Living in and maintaining a historic house provides an important link to the past, and this program was designed to encourage property owners to share information about the unique architectural features of their property with the community. The fundamental objective is to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage found throughout Belmont the “Town of Homes.” This distinction is supported by the diversity of architectural styles that make up the mainly residential landscape. Belmont still boasts two properties which date from the 1600’s, a half dozen or so built in the 1700’s and even more which were built around the time of the town’s incorporation in 1859 through to the mid-1900’s. All over town one can find notable examples of almost every architectural style including the Federal period 1780-1830, Greek and Gothic revival 1830-1870, Second Empire 1855-1875, Bungalow and Craftsman 1910-1920, and even several of the modern International style 1940-1960.

The Historic Plaque Program does not impose any restrictions on the property or affect what the owner can or can not do. It is simply intended to showcase properties that meet the following criteria:

The property must be at least 50 years old.
The property must have retained the integrity of the original design and construction. Additions or alterations do not necessarily exclude a property unless the structure no longer retains the significant elements of its original style. Questions about the historic integrity of modifications or additions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
There must be a clear and complete chain of title tracing the property from its original construction to the present day.

More info:

You can view the properties have received plaques throughout the program.
We can help you with Tracing the History of a Property.
Here are the steps to follow in the Application Process.

Questions? Contact us at belmonthistory1859@gmail.com.