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Local philanthropist and collector Lyn Goldman has offered to buy the historic Cook Residence and restore it “as it deserves to be restored,” according to her submission for Monday night’s city council meeting.

“The house stood as a monument to those who lived here before us and those who built Regina,” wrote Goldman. “I think it’s time that we encourage young people to value the city’s history.”

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The property’s current owner Carmen Lien has long-argued that it cannot be saved without spending between $3.5 and $3.8 million to fix major structural problems and applied for a demolition permit in January.

Since then, council and concerned citizens have been fighting to have the property designated as a heritage home in order to preserve its historical significance.

The house was built in 1929 in the Tudor Revival style.

In her submission, Goldman recalled seeing the home as a child. Then the “Kramer house,” she said the turret made it a fantasy castle for kids.