For each "Pearl" (or district) in Lincoln City, Urban Renewal has commissioned a historic context statement. Exploration of the historical context of the districts were, and continue to be, necessary and important in providing a strong foundation for forward development visions on social, economic, built and environmental scales. The statements have also revealed and confirmed historic places or structures worthy of preservation pursuits. With historical statements, visioning has been better grounded in significant past events and community characteristics, ultimately creating more authentic redevelopment plans relevant and natural to the existing context of each Pearl.

Use the resources below to download the history documents for each of Lincoln City's Pearls.

For more on the history of Lincoln City, visit the North Lincoln County Historical Museum (NLCHM). Located in what historically was the village of Taft, the museum's exhibits, research library, art gallery, mini-theater, conference room, offices and store are all located in a two-story, 80-year-old building. The museum's building was built in 1941 as the Taft-Nelscott-Delake Fire Hall, and later was occupied by City Hall until it was deeded to NLCHM in 1995. The mission of the museum is to provide the public with an educational resource dedicated to the interpretation and preservation of North Lincoln County history. Visit the NLCHM website for the museum's latest news on exhibits, historical programs, contact information and more!

Urban Renewal Agency Page

Lincoln City Historic Properties Survey Report 08.12.2019

History Documents