Downtown building eyes facelift after Orient Cafe era
A southeast corner ten story building in downtown Lawrence, long home to the Orient Cafe, edges toward a facelift. The facade evades a precise era look, evoking late 1970s to early 1980s while neighboring the Egyptian style former Masonic Temple across Massachusetts Street. Construction fencing has appeared, signaling changes ahead.
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Town building gets facelift as new restaurant eyed downtown
The Scotch Dry Cleaning family owners plan a major exterior update by Adams Architects to replace stucco with brick and add awnings and lighting while keeping the Army recruiting center and Laugh Out Loud in place. A 3,000 square foot vacant space seeks a restaurant or brewery tenant. Stonewall Restaurant and Pizzeria is opening nearby in a former Jerusalem Cafe space.
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School boards defend tax increase with education link
The Kansas Association of School Boards released a four page report arguing the state tax hike will raise wages and reduce poverty. Citing data from all 50 states, the group links public education funding to economic well being, amid ongoing debate over the tax increase to fund government and education.
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KDOT to Install Divider Poles on K 10 at East 1200 Road
KDOT will place 82 yellow delineation poles along 300 feet of the K 10 center line at the East 1200 Road intersection to deter cross traffic. Work starts daylight hours, with possible extension to Friday if needed. Traffic will be flagged. no K 10 access from the north or south during installation. Cillessen & Sons Inc. of Kechi leads the $11,033 project.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
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Kasold Drive
Lawrence
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