In 2024, the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority, in partnership with the city, retained a a conservation firm to assess the condition of the historic mural, according to a city staff memo. The evaluation found the sign has experienced extensive paint loss and cracking amid sun and wind exposure. It concluded that continued outdoor exposure will accelerate its deterioration.
The evaluation recommended relocating the 26-by-14-foot mural to a climate-controlled indoor space as the best long-term preservation path.
Now, the Lafayette City Council is faced with a decision on the mural’s future.
Ownership was transferred to the city. LURA is responsible for maintenance…