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Commission debates options for preserving Lewis House; developer and school partnership discussed
Summary
During the July 21 budget work session commissioners discussed options to preserve the historic Lewis House, including a proposal from a private developer to relocate and restore the structure on private property, and a lower-cost alternative involving Lyman High School students. Staff said no dedicated funds currently remain in the city account.
Commissioners discussed multiple options for preserving the city’s Lewis House during the July 21 budget work session, including relocating the structure to private property being redeveloped across the street and pursuing a school-based, lower-cost rehabilitation project.
Why the topic matters
The Lewis House is a historic structure that commissioners have discussed for several years. Commissioners said they want to avoid a repeat of prior long delays on other projects and requested a clear path forward — either a city-led restoration, a private-public partnership, or an educational restoration that would keep the structure publicly owned and accessible.
What was proposed and what staff reported
City staff said earlier…
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