The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established by the City Council to regulate the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, and demolition of resources in historic districts within the city limits. The purposes of such regulations are intended to:

• Safeguard the heritage of the City of Escanaba by preserving districts which reflect elements of its history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or culture.
• Stabilize and improve property values in each district and surrounding areas.
• Foster civic beauty.
• Strengthen the local economy.
• Promote the use of historic districts for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Escanaba and of the State of Michigan.
• Establish a Commission to act as a resource for economic development within the City of Escanaba.

The HPC is made up of seven members who are appointed to three-year terms.

Regular meetings of the HPC are held on the 3rd Monday of March, June, September, and December at 4:15pm in City Hall in Room C101 (Council Chambers).