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Commission approves new marquee lettering and rooftop logo for Hotel Mississippi
Summary
Davenport’s Historic Preservation Commission approved replacement dimensional channel letters and a projecting rooftop logo for the Hotel Mississippi marquee; staff recommended approval of the letters but took a neutral stance on the rooftop logo and asked the commission to make the determination.
The Davenport Historic Preservation Commission on Jan. 14 approved a certificate of appropriateness to replace the marquee lettering and to install a projecting, backlit logo atop the Hotel Mississippi (Mississippi Lofts) at 106 E. Third Street. The commission approved the application after staff recommended approval of the replacement dimensional letters but took no official position on the proposed projecting rooftop logo.
Why it matters: The Hotel Mississippi (built 1931) is a locally listed historic landmark in the Davenport Commercial Historic District. Signage changes on landmark buildings are weighed for their visual impact on historic fabric and the…
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