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Commission advances preservation outreach; nominates local remodel and rescues Chamber sign
Summary
Commission members said they are finishing a historic walking-tour brochure, will nominate a recent remodel for an Orchid award, and reported rescuing a large Chamber of Commerce display piece for possible public reuse.
The Sandpoint Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission on June 10 updated members on several preservation projects: finishing a historic walking-tour brochure, filing an Orchid nomination for a recent remodel, and taking custody of a large decorative sign from the Chamber of Commerce for potential public reuse.
Chairwoman Ellie Suskis said the walking-tour brochure remains a priority and that the commission will continue compiling images and captions for a digital or printed map. She asked that any photos and captions be uploaded to a shared drive so that staff can produce final materials for a PocketSights-style app or brochure.
Commissioners agreed to nominate the remodel by Steve Sten and Jacob Stiers of the Second Street building across from Olathe for an Orchid award in historic preservation; the commission intends to submit the application by the June 16 deadline and send the nomination to Historic Preservation reviewers Carrie Logan and Steve Garvin for review.
Commissioner Will Valentine reported that the Chamber of Commerce had planned to dispose of a large, colorful display object (approximately 4 feet wide and 5 to 5.5 feet tall). Valentine said the museum retrieved it to prevent disposal and that the commission would research possible public placements — for example, at a boat ramp or other high-visibility city location — and consult Parks & Recreation on installation and restoration. Valentine said the object needs touch-up but is colorful and historic in local context.
Suskis said staff and commissioners would research custodial and installation options and consult Parks & Recreation; no formal vote was recorded on disposition, but commissioners expressed support for restoring and reusing the piece in a public location.
Next steps: staff will finalize the orchard (Orchid) nomination packet, coordinate caption and image files for the walking-tour materials, and contact Parks & Recreation to explore placement and restoration options for the Chamber display.
