(AP) — Efforts have begun to get a special historic site designation for a former assisted living facility in North Platte.

The local Historic Preservation Commission is asking the City Council to approve the designation for the Hotel Pawnee at the Nov. 5 meeting.

The designation could save the 1929 building, which is now vacant, if someone were to decide to demolish it.

Kaycee Anderson who is leading the effort says the historic designation would halt any demolition effort for at least 60 days.

She says there are apparently no plans for the building but many people are trying to find a buyer interesting in renovation.

A 2004 study estimated cost of renovation at between $4.5 million and $6.3 million.