This petition is organized and created on June 27th, 2022, by Lloyd Elliott Lytle Jr., a Des Moines resident and advocate for preserving and revitalizing the Landmark on the Sound building. It is a magnificent building, nearly a hundred years old at the heart of Des Moines. It is eligible for designation as a Historical Heritage Site by Washington State. There is a current application to demolish it, with no indication of what would replace it. It is in the process of a SEPA EIS study, which looks at environmental impacts of a possible demolition. This building and the nature around it have been in the community longer than most people here. They are a cultural inheritance which this generation should preserve, revitalize and pass on to future generations, so a hundred years from now, they can appreciate and be inspired by the artistic, architectural splendor and beauty. Information in this form will be communicated to Des Moines City Council and parties involved in the preservation discussion. Only names and cities will be made public, no street addresses or emails will be made public. Privacy is respected. Emails will be used to update everyone on progress toward preservation. Thank you for your support of Des Moines cultural heritage for this generation and future generations!

Contact info:  lloydelytle@gmail.com