The Klingner Method for Historic Preservation

Staying on the cutting-edge of preservation is our goal. We follow the below steps for every project, ensuring all plans adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the latest National Park Service preservation briefs. Klingner also provides coordination and consultation with State Historic Preservation Offices.

Protecting Your Entire Structure

Your building is part of the fabric of your community. Protecting it for future generations is our top priority.

Architecture

Klingner’s historic preservation experts are passionate about our regional history. Working together, we will help you find a design that both safeguards your building’s character and adapts it for contemporary use.

Engineering

Integrating modern systems into historic buildings is our specialty. Our engineers investigate the best ways to bring structures to code while staying true to their original designs.

Field

Keep your project on-track with accurate, timely field work. Our teams are trained and certified to perform a number of inspections, surveying, and construction services.

Working Within Your Budget

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“Staying on top of repairs will increase your building’s longevity.

We help you prioritize and phase those repairs to address the most important items first.”

Stephanie Brakeville

Architect

A SAMPLE OUR OUR RENOVATION PROJECTS

Union Block Historic Building Renovation

Mt. Pleasant, IA

Knox County Courthouse Master Planning

Galesburg, IL

Chariton CDBG Façade Master Plan

Chariton, IA

Tax Credit & Grant Support

Historic preservation tax credits may be available on both the state and federal levels. These projects typically must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation – requiring research into a building’s historical significance (Step 1), proposed changes (Step 2), and final project documentation (Step 3).

Every step of the way, Klingner’s architects will provide you with the documents, designs, and public bidding services you need to secure reimbursement for Qualified Rehabilitation Costs.

Klingner projects have utilized Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), State of Iowa Historic Preservation Tax Credits, Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants, the Illinois Local Facade Program, HABS / HAER Documentation, and Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits, among others.

Renovated interior of a historic building used as a boutique hotel

See More Of Your Building

Increase the accuracy of your renovation with Klingner’s state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning system. This technology captures millions of data points, giving our team an easily-accessible reference during design. It can also help us identify potential problems or structural weaknesses on a building’s facade and in hard-to-reach areas.

The Best of Both Worlds

Historic properties carry value far beyond their physical worth. To protect them, you need a team that you can trust.

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We’re Local

We live and work in communities across the Midwest. With offices across Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois, our team can respond to your inspection and renovation needs quickly.

Inspection photo of a ceiling and lighting fixture

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Klingner has experts in every professional discipline required for your historic preservation project. This comprehensive, streamlined approach to design results in projects that are both affordable and efficient.