The former Reuter Organ Co. building in downtown Lawrence has a rich history, yet it was in such poor condition that its new owner was considering demolition. Instead, he chose to preserve it for future generations, Tom Harper writes in this column.
Hayden Library’s seventh Reader of the Week is 6-year-old Pearl Schwarz. Pearl’s parents are Jenny and Chris, and she has a sister, Opal. Pearl will be in first grade this year and has lived in.