Pagliai’s Pizza building one step closer to being designated a historic landmark

An iconic Iowa City building with bohemian roots is one step closer to being designated a historic landmark, a move the owner says relates more to the restaurant it houses than the building itself.

The structure, officially known as the Slezak-Holub-Skarda building but referred to colloquially as the Pagliai Pizza building, has been the subject of a months-long debate concerning owner rights vs. historic preservation, with both sides equally attempting…