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Year Built: ca. 1900, ca. 1930, post-1961 Historical Name(s): Elkhorn Saloon, Blue Bird Café, Lafayette Jewelry, Anspach Jewelry Eligible For: Lafayette Register of Historic Places for its representation of the early liquor trade and saloons in West Lafayette and for its long-standing use as two different family run businesses (saloon and jeweler) Historic Property at 101 S. Public Rd. Property Description ---PAGE BREAK--- • Renovate interior • Change exterior paint color • Perform necessary maintenance • Modify exterior as needed, inspired either by nearby mid-20th century storefronts with large commercial windows or by form of original 1900s building • Capitalize on long-standing use as a saloon characteristic of the “wet” west side of Public Road, or on long-standing use for family run businesses • Consider telling stories of history as a saloon and/or jeweler as part of interior décor • Play up story that “back” entrance on north side was historically used by patrons not wishing to be seen going into the saloon • If listed on the Lafayette Register of Historic Places, becomes eligible for State and Federal tax credits Development Benefits Development Opportunities