Preservationists call for help for endangered Indiana buildings

INDIANAPOLIS—With more than 200 years of history as a state, Indiana has dozens of historical buildings that need help to avoid demolition.

Indiana Landmarks, a nonprofit organization focused on the restoration and repurposing of historic buildings throughout the state, just published this year’s 10 Most Endangered landmarks in Indiana.

Mark Dollase, vice president of preservation services at Indiana Landmarks, said that by saving these buildings, aside from maintaining Indiana’s history, it also keeps the essence of the state alive.

“Historic buildings create the context in which we live, and for that reason, I think they’re important to keep around and have as part of our story as a community. What makes [the communities] different aren’t new buildings but the buildings that we’ve all grown up with that have been around us our whole life,” Dollase said.

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