Downtown Historic Marker Project Advances
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The commission planned to order downtown historical plaques in April and install them before the Rhubarb Festival. Members also discussed a walking tour, virtual materials, and QR codes to help residents learn about the sites.
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What this means
The Historic Preservation Commission is moving forward with markers for downtown buildings, with updated drafts and character limits needed to make room for QR codes. Research raised questions about the historic date for the Murphy Funeral Home site, and members suggested using 1901 and adding “Late Classical Revival” to the plaque description. The commission will choose the next group of buildings at its next scheduled meeting.
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- Approved the January 27, 2026, meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote.
- Directed the City Clerk to update plaque drafts with Woodland Manufacturing and planned to order the plaques in April for installation before the Rhubarb Festival.
- Noted that Kate Danner would continue as chairwoman for an additional period because no other commission member volunteered.
- Planned to select Phase III buildings at the next scheduled meeting.
- Adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
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