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Commission considers new landmark nominations and work‑program priorities; adds two nominations for follow‑up

Historic Preservation Commission · August 20, 2014
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Summary

Commission heard nominations for three landmark candidates — the Rube Goldberg Building (Gough Street), University Mound Old Ladies' Home, and 199 Carl Street — received public support for Gough and University Mound, and reached consensus to add the first two to the landmark work program while deferring the Carl Street item pending recusal and further staff research and prioritization on Sept. 17.

Staff presented three community nominations for the Historic Preservation Commission's landmark designation work program: the Rube Goldberg Building at 182–198 Gough Street, the University Mound Old Ladies' Home (350 University Street), and the Laing House at 199 Carl Street. Staff described the Rube Goldberg Building's architectural significance and a potential association with cartoonist Rube Goldberg, but said further research is needed to document the…

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