historic buildings

Preservationists 'speechless': Pre-permit Ingleside demolition raises ire
Published on Jul 11th, 2011
8 comments It sounds like a joke. "I tell ya, the county's historic preservation codes are so weak," the comedian says, "you can apply for a demo permit after you've demolished your old house." Bada-boom! But...
BAR to demolisher: "Put back what you took out..."
Published on Dec 15th, 2009
17 comments Downtown Mall property owner Joe Gieck, who demolished the historic store front of the former Victory Shoe Store at 219 West Main Street without a permit or BAR review, appeared The store front at...