City of Boulder Landmarks Board considers demolition permit from the applicant Brad Hahn on 1904,1912,1918.5 Pearl St.
The Landmarks Board unanimously voted to place a stay of 180 days on the demolition permit.
Brad Hahn the applicant made a strong case that the building lacks any significant historic architectural significance due to the changes made to the exterior of the property through the years. He cited studies from 1988 and 1995 that found the building lacked historic significance because of these changes.
Paul Ekland who recently renovated 1212 Pearl the Patagonia store spoke on the applicants behalf. He had looked at the building to renovate himself and did not think it was financially
feasible to restore and renovate the property.
The Landmarks Board argued that the Lund Hotel has significant Historic value based on the Swedish Cultural History of the building even though it might not be architecturally significant .
http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/audio/landmarks/landmarks_6_4_08_5c.mp3
The Landmarks Board unanimously voted to place a stay of 180 days on the demolition permit.
Brad Hahn the applicant made a strong case that the building lacks any significant historic architectural significance due to the changes made to the exterior of the property through the years. He cited studies from 1988 and 1995 that found the building lacked historic significance because of these changes.
Paul Ekland who recently renovated 1212 Pearl the Patagonia store spoke on the applicants behalf. He had looked at the building to renovate himself and did not think it was financially
feasible to restore and renovate the property.
The Landmarks Board argued that the Lund Hotel has significant Historic value based on the Swedish Cultural History of the building even though it might not be architecturally significant .
http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/audio/landmarks/landmarks_6_4_08_5c.mp3
