Topeka Landmarks Commission

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[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

This is the new Twitter handle for the City of Topeka Landmarks Commission. If you have previously followed @PresTopeka and are still interested in preservation tweets for Topeka, please start following this account. Thank you.

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

A comment period has been triggered per the Landmarks Commission's demolition delay policy for the potential demolition of 1303 SE Madison Street. The comment period closes at Noon on Thursday, September 28, 2023. https://t.co/891MrB3l7u

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

A comment period has been triggered per the Landmarks Commission's demolition delay policy for the potential demolition of 201 S. Kansas Ave. The comment period closes at Noon on Monday, September 18, 2023. https://t.co/gwaIeu2E2L

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

A comment period has been triggered per the Landmarks Commission's demolition delay policy for the potential demolition of 924 SW Lincoln St. The comment period closes at Noon on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.https://t.co/8Ot49aXunt

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

A comment period has been triggered per the Landmarks Commission's demolition delay policy for the potential demolition of 1208 SW Munson Ave. The comment period closes at Noon on Monday, March 13, 2023. https://t.co/9mX9PbtP7d

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

A comment period has been triggered per the Landmarks Commission's demolition delay policy for the potential demolition of 916 SW 9th Street. The comment period closes at Noon on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. More information: https://t.co/pLbts99OEm

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

A comment period has been triggered per the Landmarks Commission's demolition delay policy for the potential demolition of 1142 SW Washburn Avenue. The comment period closes at Noon on Thursday, February 17, 2022. More information: https://t.co/oNWoxU5dT3

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

CORRECTION. The meeting will be on November 4th.

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

The property owner has indicated intent to demolish these buildings located at 112-114, 116 & 118 SE 7th and 629 SE Quincy. Consideration of the demolitions will be at the Landmarks Commission meeting on Nov. 11th. Questions? Contact Tim Paris @ 785-368-3728

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

Kansas was once the bottom of a vast inland sea that covered the middle of North America! Join author Mike Everhart as he shares his presentation “Oceans of Kansas” in tonight’s Virtual Museum After Hours. Register here: https://t.co/f4quQvdK0v

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

The Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review is meeting on Sat, Feb. 6 at 9:00am. Topeka has 4 items on the agenda - https://t.co/SaVSzaQQsa - including the HTK Architects Office Bldg., Park Plaza Apts., & Evergreen Apts. Follow @kansashistory for updates during the meeting.

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, Charles Curtis lived with his white father's family, and his rise – from lawyer to Congressman to Senator to Herbert Hoover's running mate – was swift and compelling. https://t.co/HRUIXJImG0

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

The agenda for the January 14th Landmarks Commission mtg. is located here: https://t.co/PRgOSy5a6G The agenda includes a review of the demolition proposal for the Menninger Tower building.

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

The property owner has indicated they want to tear down this historic Security Benefit/Menninger Tower building. A public meeting to consider the demolition will be held at the Landmarks Commission meeting on January 14, 2021. Contact Tim Paris with questions - 785-368-3728.

[Governor Laura Kelly @GovLauraKelly]

In 1958, Wichita natives Frank and Dan Carney started the first-ever Pizza Hut franchise in Kansas. The rest is history.

Today we mourn the loss of one of Kansas’ most notable entrepreneurs: Frank Carney. My deepest condolence to the family of Mr. Carney.
https://t.co/ETr0Px2ZLT

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

Topeka Fire Station No. 1 is on the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review agenda tomorrow - 9:00am - https://t.co/yOdI6Unvg0. Stations 4, 6 & 7 have recently been approved for historic listing. Follow along with @kansashistory tomorrow for meeting updates.

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

@mindy_c_m That is an interesting question. I asked staff and we can't think of any.

[Topeka Landmarks Commission @preservetopeka]

Interested in Mid-Century Architecture? View the recently completed City of Topeka Thematic Survey and Context of Mid-Century Modern Non-Single Family Residential Architecture. https://t.co/MUYIkU5ibj

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

This structure housed a family and their 6 children when first constructed in 1880! #preservation #closequarters #kansashistory

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

116 The Drive has been approved for listing by the board! @cityoftopeka @preservetopeka #kshistory

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The Lippitt House has been approved by the board for listing! #kansashistory #savingplaces @cityoftopeka @preservetopeka