SALEM — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment regarding a grant awarded to Baker City through the Federal Historic Preservation Fund Office. The grant was awarded to help with repairs and improvements to several of the City’s historic buildings.
Lynndale Building, 2028 Main Street
$2,500
Repair and Retire original public entryways to 2nd-floor room/office.
Baker City Hall, 1655 1st Street
$8,463
Repointing interior side of masonry foundation in basement.
Wisdom House, 2035 2nd Street
$1,750
Repointing exterior of masonry foundation.
Baker Tower, 1705 Main Street
$3,000
Repair 173 wood window sills.
The comment period is open for 30 days from the date of the announcement. To provide comments or learn more information about this project visit the federal grant public comment section of our website or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes a program of federal matching grants, known as the Historic Preservation Fund, to assist the various states in carrying out historic preservation activities. The Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and in Oregon, is administered through the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. For information about the grants contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov.
