Marquette School expansion on Cherry Street
Summary
Christ the King and Marquette School — on the block since the 1920s — can now build a taller, bigger addition, modernizing classrooms including ADA compliance. A preservation advocate backed it conditionally, citing the parish's history of demolishing historic homes.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 8,000-square-foot addition upgrades aging school facilities, including ADA compliance, though project costs weren't stated.
Marquette students, families, and the parish get modernized, accessible classrooms; nearby businesses benefit from shared parking.
Preservation advocates worry about precedent given the parish's past demolitions of historic homes in Swan Lake.
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