An LPA project to document properties lived in by the original members of the Lawrence Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1921 is expanding its scope. The original phase of work, led by LPA Board member and KU Associate Professor in Architecture Amy Van de Riet, is complete, including research, survey work and photography for the 35 properties identified within the Lawrence city limits. The study shows that 20 of those structures no longer exist, and of the 15 that do, seven are likely to be eligible for some level of historic listing.
Lawrence Preservation Alliance has donated $2,500 to the Municipal Stadium at Hobbs Park Legacy Project. This fund was created to support the writing of a nomination of the old 1947 baseball park at 11th and Delaware Street to both the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places. LPA joins other groups such as the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association, the Watkins Museum of History, the Shelley Miller Trust, Kaw Valley Kickball League, Hernly Associates, Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department and supporters to preserve the historic ballpark.
LPA Announces their 2025 Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, October 26th at 1:30pm at the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence.
Due to scheduling conflicts, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 28 at 10:00AM at the W Banquet Hall in downtown Lawrence.
The Rhody Delahanty House, located at 1100-1106 Rhode Island Street in Lawrence, Kansas, is a shining example of successful preservation efforts. The house is part of the North Rhode Island Street Historic Residential District and has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. Over the years, the property fell into severe disrepair, but a determined group of individuals, including Stan and Joni Hernly, took on the monumental task of saving it from demolition.
In collaboration with its owners, Brad and Carrie Mayhew, the Lawrence Preservation Alliance is excited to invite you to an Old Housewarming at the historic Judge Nelson T. Stephens House, located at 340 N Michigan Street, Lawrence, KS. This event provides a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the beauty and history of this remarkable home, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 19th, 1982.
Join us for a journey through the history of the University of Kansas campus! Led by local historic preservation enthusiast, Dale Slusser, this guided walking tour will explore the KU Historic Districts, highlighting significant landmarks and architectural treasures.
Save the date! Join us Thursday, October 10 as we celebrate the Lawrence Preservation Alliance's 40th Anniversary at our Annual Meeting!
Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and honoring our city's rich history.
Thursday, October 10th at 6:00 PM
Lawrence Country Club
Please join LPA as we check in on the busy folks at Haskell Greenhouse and their wonderful work at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Join the Lawrence Preservation Alliance and the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum for an evening exploring the rich history of the Wakarusa Valley.
