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Klein Museum historic designation work underway; owners exploring building placard on South Public Square
Summary
Commission members said Allison Baglow is researching single-site designation for the Klein Museum and that owners of 45 South Public Square have discussed a historical placard; staff is preparing required documentation and awaiting formal applications.
Commission staff said they are researching a single-site historic designation for the Klein Museum and gathering sample application materials from Indiana Landmarks to guide the process.
Allison Baglow told commissioners she has not found a local designation for the city but has identified reference applications other communities use. She said the museum or its representatives would prepare documentation — including a legal description and map — when they are ready to initiate a single-site landmark application.
The commission also discussed a potential informational sign for the building at 45 South Public Square (the former Herald Republican building). The owner, identified as Colleen and Craig Everidge, has been contacted and the commission said it had sent a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) form for a future application. Commissioners said the owner appears to be in a research phase and that a formal COA application would trigger review. Staff said it will ignore any placard proposals until an application is submitted and complete.
Members noted the local historical society maintains a National Register application that covers many items and said staff will share that application with the museum as a resource. The commission also said it is pursuing a grant to create QR codes with building histories, which could complement any placards or markers.
