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Dairy Queen #4 local landmark designation
Summary
The 1954 Dairy Queen at 501 16th Street NE — the last of the original four neighborhood stores — is headed toward local landmark status, protecting its design and making it eligible for rehabilitation funds. The owner supports it.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Could unlock city historic rehabilitation funding for the property.
✅Who benefits
The neighborhood around 16th Street NE gains a protected anchor; preservationists and the owner benefit from rehabilitation funding.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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