Historic Ketchikan
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The Arthur Yates Memorial Hospital Building
The Yates Building has been left on its own, unoccupied, for many years. The Episcopal Church has determined that the building should be demolished.
On September 27, 2011, a meeting was held in the church undercroft, sponsored by Historic Ketchikan, Inc and the Tongass Historical Society. The meeting was attended by church officials and pastor, representatives of construction firms and architects, and interested community members.
We are very pleased to report that after several months of discussion with officials of the Episcopal Church, the Church and Historic Ketchikan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will allow Historic Ketchikan to move forward with restoration of the building.