Summary
The commission selected Franklin Bronze Plaques after a review committee scored submissions, and a contract is being finalized. Plaque designs may be ready by the next meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract cost details weren't disclosed, but members said they were satisfied with the vendor's cost and product.
Owners of historically significant buildings get official plaques; the public gets more historical context downtown.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Historic Preservation Commission - May 26, 2026
Owners of buildings on the local historic register can buy bronze plaques at half cost — $130 out of pocket — with a one-month deadline. It's a way to visibly mark the city's historic buildings downtown and in neighborhoods.
Historic Preservation Commission - Apr 28, 2026
The design is final and plaques will cost about $225 each, cheaper than expected. Homeowners of designated properties can get $500 in matching funds — 50/50 cost split.
Historic Preservation Commission - Mar 24, 2026
The commission selected Franklin Bronze Plaques after a review committee scored submissions, and a contract is being finalized. Plaque designs may be ready by the next meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission - Feb 24, 2026
Three vendors responded to the city's plaque RFP; a committee is scoring proposals and a contract could be ready by summer. Similar programs in Perrysburg and Royal Oak let owners of century-old homes buy plaques.
Historic Preservation Commission - Jan 27, 2026
An RFP went out January 26 for companies to make historical plaques; bids are due February 17 with design work planned for March.
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