Welcome to the Ada County Historic Preservation Council
We are dedicated to preserving Ada County’s heritage. Our purpose is to preserve significant historic structures and sites within Ada County by identifying and documenting those structures and sites of historic value, reviewing development applications that might impact an identified historic structure or site, and educating the public on preserving historic structures and sites through education and outreach activities.
Meet the Council
The Council is charged by the Board of Ada County Commissioners with Preserving Ada County’s Heritage, mainly by educating property owners and the general public of the economic and intrinsic value of preserving historic sites and structures. The Council is made up of a group of dedicated volunteers seeking to make a difference in the quality of life in and around Ada County. They serve in an advisory role to the Board of Ada County Commissioners and rely heavily on volunteer efforts and a small amount of support from Development Services staff.
Ada County is a Certified Local Government under the National Historic Preservation Act., which makes the council eligible for a limited amount of National Park Service grant funds. These grant funds are required to be matched with County and/or private funds. The Council has authority to conduct surveys of local historic properties, cooperate with outside agencies toward historic preservation objectives, make recommendations and participate in local planning processes, and promote awareness of the importance of historic preservation through education and outreach.
Name |
Appointment Date |
Expiration Date |
Term # (Maximum of 3 terms) |
Brent Danielson (staff liaison) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frank Eld | 11/12/19 | 11/12/25 | 2nd |
Rob Fraser | 4/6/21 | 4/6/24 | 1st |
Joseph Gallagher | 4/6/21 | 4/6/24 | 1st |
Jay Karamales | 4/6/21 | 4/6/24 | 1st |
Angie Steele | 4/6/21 | 4/6/24 | 1st |
Bob Reinhardt | 12/7/21 | 12/7/24 | 1st |
Larry Sundell | 4/4/23 | 4/4/26 | 1st |
Carolina Valderrama Echavvaria | 4/4/23 | 4/4/26 | 1st |
Awards
National Award 2002
State and Regional Award 2002
National Award 2006
State and Regional Award 2006
Some images on this site are provided courtesy of the Idaho State Historical Society, the Kuna Library, the Idaho Military History Museum, and the Historic American Building Survey. Their generosity and cooperation are sincerely appreciated.