Chris Irwin, left, listens as Tara Shore, president of the Laconia Historical and Museum Society, addresses the city Heritage Commission durin…

Charles Mihle speaks at a heritage commission meeting at Laconia City Hall on Aug. 13. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

Chris Irwin speaks during a heritage commission meeting at Laconia City Hall on Aug. 13. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

Members of the public await a decision on a demolition permit for 460 Union Ave. during a heritage commission meeting at Laconia City Hall on …

Charles Mihle speaks to the heritage commission during public comment at a meeting at Laconia City Hall on Aug. 13. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia …

The Harris Family Furniture Laconia showroom is closing its doors on Sunday, Aug. 31, or until furniture stock is gone. They are offering a 40…

Cynthia Wickens tests a couch while sofa shopping at Harris Family Furniture in Laconia on Friday morning. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

Cynthia Wickens shops for a sofa at Harris Family Furniture Laconia on Friday morning. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

The Victorian stairwell is seen at Harris Family Furniture in Laconia on Friday morning. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)