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Historical Commission
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| Los Altos Historic Preservation Regulations |
One of seven commissions appointed by the Los Altos City Council, the Historical Commission has four broad purposes and objectives:
- Cooperates with other governmental agencies, civic groups, and the community on collection and preservation of documents, data, and other works of historical significance to Los Altos
- Strives to identify, protect, and promote awareness of the city's heritage
- Makes recommendations on historical site designations
- Cooperates with the The Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum
One of seven commissions appointed by the Los Altos City Council, the Historical Commission has four broad purposes and objectives:
- Cooperates with other governmental agencies, civic groups, and the community on collection and preservation of documents, data, and other works of historical significance to Los Altos
Instructions: General Instructions for teachers and principals
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One of seven commissions appointed by the Los Altos City Council, the Historical Commission has four broad purposes and objectives:
- Cooperates with other governmental agencies, civic groups, and the community on collection and preservation of documents, data, and other works of historical significance to Los Altos
- Strives to identify, protect, and promote awareness of the city's heritage
- Makes recommendations on historical site designations
- Cooperates with the The Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum
One of seven commissions appointed by the Los Altos City Council, the Historical Commission has four broad purposes and objectives:
- Cooperates with other governmental agencies, civic groups, and the community on collection and preservation of documents, data, and other works of historical significance to Los Altos
- Strives to identify, protect, and promote awareness of the city's heritage
- Makes recommendations on historical site designations
- Cooperates with the The Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum
Commission meetings are open to the public and held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Chambers, Los Altos City Hall, One North San Antonio Road. The meeting agenda is posted on the website and at City Hall prior to the meeting.
2011 - Los Altos Historical Commission Roster 
| Name |
Term |
Term Expiration |
| Denise Welsh, Chair |
1st |
2013 |
| Gregory Loney, Vice Chair |
1st |
2013 |
| Frank Bishop |
1st |
2013 |
| Janis Ahmadjian-Baer |
1st |
2015 |
| Kristin Baker |
2nd |
2015 |
| Sapna Marfatia |
Unexpired |
2015 |
| Walter Chapman |
1st |
2015 |
| Zachary Dahl |
N/A |
Liaison |
If you are interested in serving on the Commission, call the City Clerk's Office at 947-2720. The City Staff liaison to the Historical Commission is Zachary Dahl, who can be reached at (650) 947-2633.
Ongoing projects of the Historical Commission:
Historic Walking Tour Brochure 
HRI Sample Entry
Los Altos History Show
Margaret Thompson Annual Essay Contest
Street Name History Index
Other Sites of Interest
www.calhist.org California Historical Society
www.calhum.org California Council for the Humanities
www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/4103 Historic Bldgs. of the Santa Clara Valley
http://ohp.parks.ca.gov California State Parks, Office of Historic Preservation
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