Description
This collection contains correspondence, research materials, brochures, maps, photographs, VHS tapes, and ledgers with block
and lot information for the City of Carmel from various years. The materials were created by the Architectural Preservation
Group, later called the Carmel Preservation Foundation. This group was formed in 1988 by mayor Ken White to come up with
an architectural preservation ordinance. Comprised of 30 members under the leadership of preservationist and contractor Enid
Sales, the group surveyed over 2,000 properties in Carmel. Approximately three hundred structures or sites and 4 districts
were identified as having historic significance. CPF compiled their information from city files and took exterior photographs
of each structure surveyed. CPF worked on numerous projects including the moving of the first Murphy House, which became the
headquarters for the Carmel Heritage Society. In the early 2000’s the group disbanded due to differences in opinions about
the role of the group in the community. Enid Sales died in 2008.
Background
The Architectural Preservation Group, later called the Carmel Preservation Foundation, was formed in 1988 by mayor Ken White
to come up with an architectural preservation ordinance. The group, comprised of 30 members under the leadership of preservationist
and contractor Enid Sales, surveyed over 2,000 properties in Carmel. Approximately three hundred structures or sites and 4
districts were identified as having historic significance. CPF compiled their information from city files and took exterior
photographs of each structure surveyed. CPF worked on numerous projects including the moving of the first Murphy House, which
became the headquarters for the Carmel Heritage Society. In the early 2000's the group disbanded due to differences in opinions
about the role of the group in the community. Enid Sales died in 2008.
Extent
15 archival boxes, 5 oversized folders of maps and 4 rolled maps
Restrictions
The Henry Meade Local History Room, Harrison Memorial Library does not hold copyright to these items. Permission to publish
must be obtained from the copyright holder by the user.
Availability
Materials are open for research.