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Neighbors ask commission to stall demolition of 918 Bayard Park; owner has filed appeal for July 9 hearing
Summary
Residents and neighborhood volunteers told the commission they have volunteers and resources ready to stabilize a vacant historic house at 918 Bayard Park; the property owner filed an appeal and a housing-court hearing is set for July 9.
Neighbors and preservation advocates told the Evansville City Historic Preservation Commission that they are mobilizing to prevent demolition of a historic house at 918 Bayard Park and urged the city to delay enforcement while volunteers and the owner work to stabilize the property.
Angie Bullock, speaking for the Bellemeade Bayard Park neighborhood task force, said the property owner vacated the house in April 2024 and has since filed an appeal; the housing-court hearing is scheduled for July 9. Bullock described recent work completed before the vacancy ' including rewiring, new plumbing, new gutters, and a high-efficiency HVAC installation ' and said volunteers and community partners are prepared to help…
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