Discover Lawrence's rich history with the Lawrence Preservation Alliance! Join us for two exciting upcoming events: our Annual Meeting featuring a sneak peek into 'Embattled Lawrence Volume 3,' and a celebration of our 20-year partnership with Black Jack Battlefield. Explore the past and preserve the future with us.
Read MoreWant to demonstrate your passion for historic preservation in our community? Want to play an active role in advising city and county leaders on preservation challenges facing Lawrence and Douglas County? Want to help educate your neighbors and friends in our community on the benefits of an active preservation program? Consider applying to become a member of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance Board of Directors.
Read MoreLawrence Preservation Alliance submitted a letter to the City of Lawrence Board and Commissions Structure Committee and City Staff on June 2, 2023.
Read MorePlease join us as we tour the beautiful home at 603 Tennessee Street.
Read MoreLawrence Preservation Alliance has submitted the following letter in response to KU Chancellor Girod’s comments at the February 20th, 2023 House Higher Education Budget Committee Meeting regarding the proposed demolition of KU’s Smith Hall.
Read MoreAs we have reported previously, Smith Hall on the campus of the University of Kansas is in danger of being demolished and we need your help to save it!
Read MoreJoin us for a special opportunity to view Ima I. Smith Hall, home of the Department of Religious Studies, a Modern Movement treasure at the University of Kansas that was built in 1967. KU is currently vacating the building and its future is unknown.
All are welcome.
Read MoreTurnhalle is coming back! After being shuttered from public use for the past nine years, this landmark German-American community building, built by the Lawrence Turnverein in 1869, is beginning a major rehabilitation project.
Read MorePlease join us to help celebrate the recent completion of a comprehensive rehabilitation of this 1870 gable-front National Folk style house by LPA board member Pat Watkins. Located one door south of the Castle Tea Room, this house has been vacant since 2006, but has now been brought back from death’s doorstep by Pat and a trusted group of contractors, including Kyle Weiland of Stonehouse Construction.
Read MoreThe 2022 Douglas County Preservation Conference will be held Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th, in Baldwin City, Kansas.
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