LPA Announces 2025 Annual Meeting
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LPA Announces their 2025 Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, October 26th at 1:30pm at the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence.
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Exploring the Rhody Delahanty House: A Success Story of Preservation
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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.
Read MoreExploring the Past: Old Housewarming at the Judge Nelson T. Stephens House
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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.
Read MoreLPA Announces the 2025 Preservation Achievement Awards
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For the ninth edition of LPA’s most prestigious award, LPA has chosen a slate of winners that include a property owner with a strong record of redeveloping unique infill historic properties, the owners of a full-service architectural design firm that loves to help breathe new life into historic ‘diamonds-in-the-rough’, and a highly-skilled artisan who focuses his knowledge and experience to the saving of all things stone.
Read MoreLPA Announces KU Historic District Walking Tour
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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.
Read MoreJoin LPA for a Haskell Greenhouse Campus Tour!
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Please join LPA as we check in on the busy folks at Haskell Greenhouse and their wonderful work at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Read MoreTour the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum with LPA
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Join Lawrence Preservation Alliance for an exclusive evening event as we explore a part of the rich history of the Wakarusa Valley from the period of white colonization to the creation of Clinton Reservoir.
Read MoreLPA Announces Old Housewarming at the Colonel Blood Home
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Please join us as we explore this beautifully preserved home completed in 1870 for original owners James and Eliza Blood.
Read MoreAn Afternoon at the Outlook
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Join Lawrence Preservation Alliance for a rare opportunity to tour the Outlook, the historic home of the University of Kansas Chancellor.
Read MoreExploring Lawrence's Heritage: Two Upcoming LPA Events You Won't Want to Miss!
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Discover Lawrence's rich history with the Lawrence Preservation Alliance! Join us for two exciting upcoming events: our Annual Meeting featuring a sneak peek into 'Embattled Lawrence Volume 3,' and a celebration of our 20-year partnership with Black Jack Battlefield. Explore the past and preserve the future with us.
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