City of Visalia
Planning Division
315 E. Acequia Ave., Visalia, CA 93291 Tel: (559) 713-4359; Fax: (559) 713-4814 October 17, 2022
BFD Investment Company, LLC
C/O Total Property Management
P.O. Box 478
Tulare, CA 93275
RE: Notice to Properties on the National Register of Historic Places – Bank of Italy Building, 128 East Main Street, Visalia CA 93291 To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Walter Deissler and I am the Chair of the City of Visalia Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC). The HPAC is a committee of seven volunteers appointed by the Visalia City Council to recognize and protect historic neighborhoods and buildings which contribute to Visalia’s historic heritage. This letter is being sent to you because you are the owner of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Did you know that there are 752 properties in the City of Visalia that are located within the Historic District, and 386 of those are listed on the Local Register of Historic Properties? Of all those properties, only four are recognized on the National Register of Historic Properties. Congratulations! Your property is one of those four! You’re receiving this notice as recognition of your property’s special importance and significance in Visalia.
Properties like yours with impressive heritage have historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological, and/or aesthetic significance. They typically adhere to high standards of quality and are a source of pride for the community at large. In order to assist with the continued care of your historic resource, City staff has included with this letter information and technical assistance to help ensure that Visalia's history is preserved and your property values are enhanced. This includes the following:
U.S. Department of the Interior – The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; National Register of Historic Places - Frequently Asked Questions for Property Owners; City of Visalia Historic Preservation District Ordinance (Visalia Municipal Code Chapter 17.56); City of Visalia Historic District and Local Register of Historic Structures Map; City of Visalia Local Register of Historic Structures; and City of Visalia Historic Sites and You Guide.
Properties such as yours are a link with the past and a key to understanding our heritage. We hope the information provided assists in preserving your historic resources for years to come. If you have any questions regarding the materials provided or any matter related to historic preservation, please contact Cristobal Carrillo, Associate Planner and HPAC Staff Liaison at (559) 713-4443 or HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected].
Thank you for your time and congratulations on your property’s exceptional historic significance! Sincerely,
Walter Deissler, Chairperson
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