KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is partnering with Urbana Preservation & Planning to conduct a citywide survey documenting potentially historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts throughout the community. The effort will focus primarily on properties that are 50 years or older, while also considering more recent locations that may hold exceptional architectural, cultural, or historical significance. Urbana’s team will arrive the afternoon of Monday, February 9, and will be surveying throughout Kingman Tuesday through Thursday, wrapping up fieldwork on Friday morning, February 13.
This project marks the first time a historical survey has been conducted in Kingman since 1984. The focus of this effort will expand beyond the downtown area for the first time, allowing the city to identify and document historic properties throughout neighborhoods and corridors citywide. By broadening the scope, the survey aims to capture a more complete picture of Kingman’s history and the places that have shaped the community over generations.
Historic properties are places that retain their original character and help tell the story of Kingman’s past. These may include locations associated with significant events or notable individuals, distinctive architectural styles or construction methods, or sites that may yield important information about local history or prehistory. By identifying and documenting these resources, the city can better understand, preserve, and celebrate the buildings and places that shape Kingman’s unique identity.
The survey will result in a historic inventory, which is simply a documented list and map of potentially significant properties used as a planning tool. The inventory supports preservation initiatives, guides future development, and helps inform economic development strategies. Inclusion in the inventory does not affect property ownership, land use, or private property rights. The project is strictly informational and intended to acknowledge and record community history.
Residents, business owners, and longtime community members are encouraged to participate by sharing recommendations. If you know of a building, structure, or site that is historically or architecturally meaningful, the project team welcomes your input. Community insight plays an important role in ensuring Kingman’s story is fully represented.
For questions or to suggest a property for consideration, please contact Josh Noble with the Kingman Office of Tourism at 928-718-2581 or jnoble@cityofkingman.gov.
