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La Porte commission discusses ‘at‑risk’ properties list, train station designation and outreach steps
Summary
Commissioners proposed creating a short list of at‑risk historic properties to raise awareness and discussed pursuing formal designation for the train station before a public candlelight tour; members emphasized notifying private owners and coordinating with city staff and local partners.
Commissioners for the La Porte Historic Preservation Commission spent a substantial portion of their Aug. 19 meeting compiling candidates for a short “at‑risk” list of historic properties and discussing outreach and designation steps for the train station.
The commission suggested an initial list of properties for follow‑up research and outreach, including Saint John’s School (address noted in meeting), 1001 Madison Street, 322 Lincolnway (a former service station and later a newspaper office), 1206 Jackson Street (Walker District), the former Coca‑Cola bottling plant and a former power plant/light…
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