Colonial Gardens is now officially a landmark!
The Courier-Journal is reporting that Colonial Gardens was “designated as an Individual Local Landmark by the Louisville Metro Landmarks Commission this morning.”
Especially interesting is this development, as reported:
At today’s meeting, the commission decided to vote on landmark status before hearing the 90-day report because the county attorney’s office said it would be considered new information, which is inadmissable after the public comment period ended Aug. 19.
There had been a concern 90 days ago as to the legality of new information being accepted after the end of the public comment period, and this development is certainly welcome and reaffirms the rule of law.
The official landmarking of Colonial Gardens is fantastic news, especially since the South end has only a small offering of properties of such significant historical status. Preserving the history of this structure is thus paramount to preserving the culture and integrity of the South end itself.
At any rate, we at Restore Colonial Gardens soberly look at this as only the beginning to restoring the historic Colonial Gardens building. Much work lies ahead, and this blog will be used in talking about that work as the road to restoration is pursued.
Posted: by admin on November 20, 2008 under Colonial Gardens Landmark Process.
Comments
Comment from admin
Time June 14, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Hello Karen,
Thank you for your comment. I will repeat most of what I just sent to you in an e-mail reply, so that any interested party in the Louisville area can read as well…
Many of us in the south end want to see this landmark put to good use, and the sooner the better. I and I’m sure everyone is concerned about potential further degradation of the property.
The last I heard, the South End Investment Group (SEIG) is going through the normal process with the Landmarks Commission in determining what to do with the building.
As long as SEIG is working through the process, there’s nothing else that can be done by other interested parties. If SEIG decides to let the property go at some point, other options will open.
Therefore, it may be worthwhile to contact SEIG and ask them what their status is.
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Time July 17, 2009 at 12:43 am
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Comment from Karen
Time June 14, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Okay, Colonial Gardens is a Historic Building. Now What? When can we expect to see some work being done to make the building less of an eyesore to the neighborhood?