The following documents provide official background, historical context, boundaries, and preservation guidance related to Hermann’s historic districts.
National Register: Original Hermann Historic District
The original Hermann Historic District nomination is a National Register of Historic Places document that records the historic core of Hermann and its significance as a German settlement in Missouri. It includes district boundaries, historical background, statements of significance, and descriptions of notable historic buildings within the district.
→ Download the Original Historic District Document
National Register: Historic District Boundary Increase
The Hermann Historic District Boundary Increase is a National Register of Historic Places document that expands the documented historic district to include additional historic resources, including East Hill properties associated with Hermann’s residential, agricultural, and wine-producing history. It includes boundary information, historical context, and survey descriptions of contributing buildings and related resources.
→ Download the Boundary Increase Document
Hermann Architectural Survey, Part 1 & 2
The Hermann architectural survey includes property-level inventory forms, photographs, architectural descriptions, dates, styles, materials, and historical notes for many buildings in Hermann. These records can be useful when researching an individual property or comparing historic building features.
→ Download Hermann Architectural Survey, Part 1
→ Download Hermann Architectural Survey, Part 2
Hermann Wine District Survey
The Hermann Wine District Survey documents historic properties, wine cellars, press houses, vineyards, outbuildings, and related resources associated with Hermann’s wine-making history. It includes architectural inventory forms, photographs, descriptions, historical notes, and drawings of wine-related structures.
→ Download Hermann Wine District Survey
Hermann Wine District Map
The Hermann Wine District Map includes historic map pages showing township and property information in the Hermann area, including locations connected to the broader rural and wine-producing landscape.
→ Download Hermann Wine District Map
Guidelines & Preservation Standards
Historic District Guidelines
The City of Hermann Historic District Guidelines are local guidance used for preservation review in Hermann’s Historic Overlay District. These guidelines help property owners, applicants, contractors, and the Landmarks Commission evaluate exterior work, repairs, replacements, additions, signage, demolition, new construction, and other projects.
→ View Historic District Guidelines
NPS Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
The National Park Service provides guidance for rehabilitating historic buildings using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. These guidelines can help property owners understand recommended approaches for preserving historic materials, repairing character-defining features, planning compatible alterations, and considering additions or new use requirements.
→ Visit NPS Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings