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Historic Preservation Commission advances CLG grant planning to stabilize and interpret Chena town-site building

Special Historic Preservation Commission, Fairbanks North Star (Borough) · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners agreed Feb. 24 to pursue a Certified Local Government predevelopment grant to plan stabilization and an interpretive exhibit for a building likely from the Chena town site, discussed project phasing, matching requirements and secure storage while conservation work proceeds.

The Special Historic Preservation Commission discussed pursuing a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to fund predevelopment work to stabilize and prepare an interpretive exhibit for a small historic building believed to have originated at the Chena town site.

Staff member Katie summarized the timeline: the DNR Office of History & Archaeology announced the CLG grant round Feb. 2, applications are due March 20, and OHA will host a March 5 virtual Q&A. Katie said borough staff will meet with grant staff this week and that staff can support commissioners with application details.

Commissioners described the…

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