Preservation Month Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release:

Lancaster HPC Recognizes one Village Property for May Preservation Month

Lancaster, NY; April 17, 2024 – In honor of National Preservation Month, the Village of Lancaster Historic Preservation Commission, at their April meeting, recognized one Village property for its’ contribution to historic preservation.

Valint’s Meats (25 Central Ave.) is recognized as a New Business Renovation within a historic context. The business is located within the Central Avenue Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally constructed as the Bank of Lancaster (ca.1920), the building’s storefront, exterior awning and interior were recently upgraded to be compatible with the building’s history and the HPC’s Design Guidelines.

Michael Meyer, Chair of the Commission, will present a plaque recognizing this property at the Commission’s May 8th meeting.