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The pictures of the Hanna barn at the north edge of Lanark printed last week in PDQ Me was of the barn raised to build a lower floor under it with the old becoming a loft and roof, have been suitably welcomed to rural views of the county. The undated photos were probably taken prior to World War I.

Good Turnout for Downtown Options Meeting in Lanark

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The face of downtown business districts across the region have changed dramatically in the past 40 years - and not necessarily for the better. How can the community of Lanark, IL preserve some of the rapidly deteriorating and abandoned buildings in their historic downtown?

50 people attended the meeting held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Heritage Center. Absentee building owners and downtown revitalization concepts were presented by Terry Feinberg of U of I Extension. Those in attendance represented the Lanark City Council, Lanark Chamber of Commerce, Lanark Community Club, Lanark Library Board, Friends of the Lanark Library, Village of Shannon, prospective business developers, and interested community members.

Feinberg stressed that the keys to successfully addressing downtown deterioration issues include proper planning; adopting and/or enforcing ordinances that will help prevent deterioration; and following the letter of the law.

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Find possible answers by watching this presentation. Get involved, volunteer. We know how to do things for ourselves in NW Illinois. We have lots of experience!

The Prairie Advocate video taped the presentation:

http://pacc-news.com/5-16-12/absentee_landlords5_16_12.html

They Also taped the rest of the demolition of the old bank building:

http://pacc-news.com/5-16-12/bldg_collapse_lanark5_16_12.html

Contact John Huggins, Lanark Chamber President at Email - or Phone for more information on how to get involved.

(PA photos courtesy of Denise Krysiak)

How can the community of Lanark, IL preserve some of the rapidly deteriorating and abandoned buildings in their historic downtown? Find possible answers by watching this presentation. Get involved, volunteer. We know how to do things for ourselves in NW Illinois. We have lots of experience! Contact John Huggins, Lanark Chamber President at Email - or Phone for more info on how to get involved.

See the Presentation Video Below:

 

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