Athens-Clarke County may designate another local historic landmark this Spring.
The Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium was built in 1926 to serve patients diagnosed with the potentially fatal disease. The hospital operated until the late 1930s and was renovated into a public gathering facility in later years. The building lived many lives, becoming known as the “Teen Canteen” in the 60s and 70s.
The Historic Preservation Commission has recommended to the county’s Mayor and Commission that the building be designated a local historic landmark. Such a designation would protect the building from demolition or changes without prior approval.
The Mayor and Commission will discuss the Sanitarium this evening during an Agenda Setting Meeting and may vote on it April 7th. The body will also consider an ordinance aimed at regulating data centers.
