This coming Tuesday, the Broward County Commission will address several issues of importance to preservation of local history.

One is related to the preservation of Keeper's Cottage No. 3, now located on the grounds of the Hillsboro Club, but originally constructed in 1906 as part of the Hillsboro Lighthouse station. Commissioner Jim Scott is supporting a discussion by the County Commission to consider funding up to $40,000 "for documenting the architectural and structural design of the building, and the dismantlement and moving of the building for storage until it can be rebuilt at an appropriate location."

Timing is of the essence in this case, as a permit has already been secured for the cottage's demolition. The Hillsboro Club's management is willing to allow the cottage to be moved, but it has to be done quickly -- thus the need for funds.

Previously, on June 7, 2005, the Broward County Historical Commission approved up to $5000 to document the Keeper's Cottage, according to Historic American Building Survey (HABS) standards.