ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board voted just before 6 p.m. Wednesday to designate the city-owned Lubbe House at Lake Eola as a historic landmark.
The decision follows a public hearing over whether the nearly 100-year-old home in downtown Orlando should receive historic protection.
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The Lubbe House — pronounced “Loo-buh” — sits along Lake Eola near Rosalind Avenue and is one of the oldest remaining homes on the lakefront. The property is currently vacant.
Some residents and preservation advocates had expressed concern that the house could eventually be demolished because it is owned by the city. However, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has previously said there are no plans to tear down the structure.
Still, landmark designation adds a layer of protection. If finalized, the designation would make it more difficult for the city to significantly alter or demolish the building without review.
The matter now moves to the Orlando City Council on March 16, which must vote to formally approve the designation before it becomes official.