Centre College moving historical home

DANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Centre College is working in a project to move a protected, historical home across campus because of underground contamination and concern about the building’s condition.

No date has been set for the move. The bungalow was built in 1935, but has been uninhabited for several years.

Last year, Centre was given permission by the Danville Architectural Heritage Board to raze several other condemned homes adjacent to the property. Centre had concerns about contaminants in the ground below the bungalow and wanted it razed, as well, but the board denied the request.

Centre College spokesman Michael Strysick told The Advocate-Messenger (http://bit.ly/1rpn3hS ) that the school has taken all possible safety precautions during preparations for the move.

Per Kentucky law, the move will take place at midnight to minimize disruption in downtown.

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Information from: The (Danville, Ky.) Advocate-Messenger, http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews

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