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Council backs application for Michigan historical marker at Coldwater Community Center
Summary
Council approved submitting and supporting a Michigan historical marker application for the former Putnam Funeral Home (11 East Chicago St.), now the Beach House/Coldwater Community Center; the property is a contributing building in the downtown national historic district.
Keith explained that a nomination for a Michigan historical marker has been prepared for 11 East Chicago Street (the former Putnam Funeral Home / Beach House) and that Mark Putnam, the prior owner, submitted the application and offered to pay the application fee on the city's behalf. He said the building is a contributing structure within the downtown national historic district and that individual designation could aid future grant eligibility.
Council members discussed placement options for a pedestal-style plaque and noted that designation does not restrict internal renovations; exterior work remains subject to historic-district standards. A council motion to support submission passed by voice vote.
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