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<br />with imminent preservation of the Central Fire Station. A grant has been obtained <br />to redesign and landscape the streets and walks in the Plaza area and this is a <br />project-in-work at this writing. The City has been more than a willing partner in all <br />of these restorations. The recent renovations of the historic peristyle in Bywaters <br />Park is an example. The Culbertson Fountain has been renovated and the area <br />landscaped. A marker to the memory of J.J. Culbertson was placed on the Plaza <br />and dedicated by the Lamar County Historical Commission. <br /> <br />A THC marker was erected at the Shady Grove Cemetery. A THC marker has been <br />applied for Cox Field, a 1943 military airport now the city airport. <br /> <br />Threatened with demolition is the 1888 Early House which is deteriorating. <br />Estimates for removal and restoration exceed $ 250000 and there are no prospects <br />for survival. The Gibraltar Hotel is also listed as an endangered structure with no <br />prospects at this time. <br /> <br />~d~~Hl~~ <br /> <br />Chairman <br />Lamar County Historical Commission <br />President Lamar County Historical Society <br />May 1, 2004 <br /> <br />J <br />