Join LPA & Lawrence NAACP for a Historic Homes Walking Tour!
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Join LPA and Lawrence NAACP for a Historic Homes Walking tour featuring several of the homes once owned by founding members of Lawrence’s NAACP Chapter.
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Exploring Lawrence's Heritage: Two Upcoming LPA Events You Won't Want to Miss!
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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 MoreLPA invites the public to attend a book release celebration for the new volume of "Embattled Lawrence"
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The Lawrence Preservation Alliance is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all history enthusiasts, book lovers, and community members to join us at the much-anticipated Book Release Party for the latest volume of "Embattled Lawrence." This event is set to take place on Tuesday, August 15th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Merchants Pub & Plate.
Read MoreLPA seeks new board members
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Want 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 MoreLPA Comments on Proposal to Consolidate the Historic Resources Commission with the Board Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals and the Building Codes Board of Appeals
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Lawrence Preservation Alliance submitted a letter to the City of Lawrence Board and Commissions Structure Committee and City Staff on June 2, 2023.
Read MoreLPA Announces Summer 2023 Preservation in Progress Awards
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For our Winter 2022 Preservation in Progress Awards, LPA digs into a very interesting but sometimes unnoticed corner of city history, applauds a rehab/new addition project that saves a historic residential property from demolition, and shines a light on a sweet and thoughtful rehabilitation of an old, detached garage.
Read MoreLPA Announces Old House Warming at 601 Louisiana Street
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Location: 601 Louisiana Street
Date: Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Time: 1-3pm
Lawrence Preservation Alliance is excited to invite you to join us for an Old House Warming at 601 Louisiana Street on Sunday, June 11th, 1-3pm.
Open to the public for the first time since a crowded estate sale in 2019, we are excited to see the progress of this thorough and careful rehab project led by new owner Amy Lee. Built in 1914 for Theo Poehler Company executive Otto B. Guffler and his wife Myrtle, this Neoclassical dwelling of tan brick and native stone --with a circular two-story portico supported by Corinthian columns-- is better known as the longtime home of KU Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Larry Martin and his wife Jean.
When Amy purchased the property in 2020, it was time for a comprehensive repair and mechanical update program to bring it into the 21rst century. Under the direction of general contractor Kenneth A. Peters Builder Inc. and utilizing both the federal and state historic tax credit programs, all service and mechanical systems have been replaced while taking care to disturb as little of the existing walls, ceilings and trim as possible. Out went the collection of old window air conditioners and in went a modern zoned HVAC system. Damaged architectural elements were restored and many smaller repairs completed. Project highlights include the third-floor great room, the new first- floor kitchen, and the refurbished grand entry hall and staircase which had attracted Amy when she first saw this house.
Amy has lived in historic houses for years and partnered in purchasing fixer-uppers of older rental properties, but this major project has given her a bigger stage to exercise her entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem-solving skills. Stop by and help LPA congratulate her as she nears the end of this huge project.
This is a free event for old house enthusiasts. LPA membership is not required to enter, but memberships will be available for purchase.
LPA Announces Old House Warming at 603 Tennessee Street
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Read MoreSave the Date: 2023 LPA Preservation Achievement Awards
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We are so excited to honor our 2023 Preservation Achievement Award Winners!
Read MoreLPA Responds to KU Chancellor's Comments at Feb 20 House Higher Education Budget Committee Meeting
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Lawrence 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.
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