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February Meeting and Officer Elections

The public is invited to attend a joint meeting of Huntington Alert and the Old Plat Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, February 16th at 7 P.M. The meeting will be held at 337 E. Market Street; Huntington Alert has recently been … Continue reading

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2015 Historic Preservation Award Winners

Huntington Alert presented its 2015 Historic Preservation Awards at its public meeting hosted by Johnny’s Restaurant on Tuesday, December 15th. Recipients included: Monte Davis, who not only served as our host for this special meeting, but also received a Preservation … Continue reading

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2015 Awards & Public Meeting Coming Up!

Mark your calendars and join us in honoring community members as we present our 2015 Historic Preservation Awards! The public meeting will be at 7PM, December 15th, 2015 at Johnny’s Restaurant, 26 Riverside Drive. We look forward to seeing you … Continue reading

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Study declares I.O.O.F.-United Brethren Block structurally sound

Here’s the latest press release from Indiana Landmarks: Indiana Landmarks today released the findings of an architectural and engineering study on the I.O.O.F.-United Brethren Block in downtown Huntington. The city-owned site—three interconnected buildings facing the courthouse square—has been threatened with demolition … Continue reading

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Odd Fellows Hall & U.B. Building Block One of Indiana’s “10 Most Endangered”

Indiana Landmarks announced its 10 Most Endangered this week, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy. Huntington’s own Odd Fellows Hall & U.B. Building Block is included. Located in the Courthouse Square National Register Historic District, the three interconnected commercial … Continue reading

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We Need You!

Huntington Alert and Indiana Landmarks invite you to lend a hand in cleaning up and cleaning out the IOOF-UB Block in Huntington on April 25th from 9::00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We need help to clean up the outside and … Continue reading

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Know Your Historic Home!

The City of Huntington Historic Review Board is hosting an educational lecture and workshop series in 2014-2015 called “Know Your Historic Home.” Huntington Alert, Inc. is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the series. All events are free and open … Continue reading

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Take Action! The Odd Fellows Hall and U.B. Building

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The former Odd Fellows and U.B. Building block at 48 E. Franklin Street. December 17, 2014 UPDATE: This month, Indiana Landmarks signed an agreement with the City of Huntington’s Redevelopment Commission to provide funds…

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Know Your Historic Home!

Originally posted on Huntington Alert, Inc.:
The City of Huntington Historic Review Board is hosting an educational lecture and workshop series in 2014-2015 called “Know Your Historic Home.” Huntington Alert, Inc. is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the series.…

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Saving Energy Costs

Earlier this month, Ron Zmyslo visited Huntington to present “It’s not the 1970s Anymore: How to Really Save Energy Costs in Your Historic House.” As part of the workshop, he also conducted a blower door test demonstration at a house … Continue reading

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