The tour, attended by nearly four dozen invitees on Jan. 31, was put on by some of the developers who are seeking to turn the brick structure into an apartment building in the heart of town.
Libby City Council agreed last week to endorse an effort by developers to secure a grant to restore and convert the old high school into a an apartment building with community space.
The corporation is applying for a National Historic Preservation Grant from the state of Montana for $650,000 to restore the exterior of the old building as well as replace and refurbish windows and fix the roof. If the grant is secured, the developers must supply a 20% match.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the grant amount as $40,000. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local restaurant will be updating its exterior thanks to a grant. The Saratoga in Terre Haute was awarded a $40,000 National Historic Preservation Grant sponsored by American Express. $30,000 will be used to preserve the [.]