The future of the Hotel Pawnee is looking brighter.

The North Platte City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to designate the building as a Historical Landmark.

The former assisted living facility, which closed it’s doors earlier this year, has been the talk of the town recently as fears arose that the building would be demolished.

The effort to save the Hotel Pawnee has been spearheaded by the Historic Preservation Commission.

While the building could still be purchased, the Historical Landmark designation would give city officials a 60-day window to attempt to prevent demolition of the structure.

Efforts continue to find a buyer for the building.  Estimated renovation costs are estimated to be over $6 million.

Keith Neville built the hotel in 1929.