Informational bar codes coming to town’s historic buildings

La Conner is one step closer to having some of its historic buildings don a more modern look.

The Town Planning Commission voiced support last week for placement of small reader bar codes that when accessed would provide anecdotal and historical information about those structures, with owner approval.

Deemed historical commemorative plaques, the QR codes do not require the Town’s official blessing if they do not exceed three square feet in size, according to Town Planner Michael Davolio and Mayor Ramon Hayes.

Even so, they wanted commissioners to review what is a volunteer project developed by...