The Independence Historic Preservation & Resource Commission will meet today and discuss ongoing project including the Girl Scout House.

 

The historic building that currently sits at the corner of Park and Locust dates to the 1870s and the early days of the City of Independence. The building was originally built to house the Church of the Epiphany, but was later used by the Daughters of the American Revolution and then by the Girl Scouts. The building was abandoned after it sustained severe water damage in the flood of 2007 and has been in disrepair since that time.

 

This spring, the City of Independence began condemnation procedures against the building, but an effort to save the historic structure is underway. This is expected to be part of the discussion at today's meeting.

 

The meeting of the Independence Historic Preservation & Resource Commission begins at noon today in the Veterans Room at Memorial Hall. The public is invited to attend.