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But will Purdue be on board with ATO frat house redevelopment?

West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission gives first OK for reuse plan for former Alpha Tau Omega frat house. Here’s where Purdue stands, after last-minute objections to initial plan in 2021

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The former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house stands vacant at Russell and Fourth streets, near Purdue. (Photo: Dave Bangert)

It was clear last week that the commission that oversees the historic preservation efforts in West Lafayette was impressed with a developer’s latest effort to rehab and reopen the former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house near Purdue.

The big question hanging out there, though: Will Purdue go for it, after playing an outsized role in stopping a development there in 2021?

The answer this week: Let’s just say Purdue isn’t exactly excited about the project, but not enough to stand in the way this time.

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