Luther College campus added to the National Register of Historic Places
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March 16, 2021
The Luther College historic central campus has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The historic district of campus includes the college’s original 32 acres of land, 24 buildings and nine ‘objects’ or outdoor sculptures. While the designation does not directly impose preservation restrictions or provide money, it does serve as a vehicle for identification and education.
“We are proud that Luther College is being recognized for its rich history,” said President Jenifer K. Ward. “From the walls we study and teach within, to the beautiful land that was founded where river, woodland, and prairie meet, history shapes us. As our mission statement says, a Luther education ‘develops whole persons.’ This designation creates new student, faculty and staff opportunities for understanding the interplay between architecture,
Opinion: Columnist wrong about Merritt Parkway, a great public space worth preserving
Wes Haynes
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Re: “People vs. highways an easy choice on affordable housing,” March 14:
Hugh Bailey’s recent opinion piece “People vs. highways” gets a handful of points right.
We fully agree that the Merritt Parkway is scenic, even pastoral and certainly historic. The 37.5 mile road is without peer in the United States listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its unique bridges and carefully designed landscape, and designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a National Scenic Byway. But the core of his argument, that the Merritt Parkway Conservancy’s efforts to preserve this heritage is a binary choice between people and highways, is way off the mark.
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