Full Text
Year Built: ca. 1908 Historical Name(s): Parr Pharmacy, DeTavern, High Way Restaurant, Hi- Way Bar & Café Eligible For: Lafayette Register of Historic Places for economic and social significance as a long-standing saloon Historic Property at 201 N. Public Rd. Property Description ---PAGE BREAK--- • Renovate interior but strongly consider restoration or rehabilitation of remaining historic features and materials bar) • Change color of exterior paint • Perform necessary maintenance on building • Remove small, concrete addition on north side • Restore exterior to 1908 saloon form with horizontal wood siding (likely preserved under existing siding), large vertical street-front windows with transoms, gable roof with false front, and centered double door (historical photo available as guide) • Investigate underneath existing siding on south exterior wall for historical murals and/or signs Pabst Blue Ribbon) • If no existing historical murals and/or signs remain, paint new mural on south side of building • Replicate historic Coors sign on south side of building (historical photo available as guide) • Capitalize on historical significance as a long-standing saloon characteristic of the “wet” west side of Public Road • If listed on the Lafayette Register of Historic Places, becomes eligible for State and Federal tax credits Development Benefits Development Opportunities