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Land bank explores rescuing historic home at 323 West Wall; owner may donate to avoid demolition
Summary
Board members discussed an effort to save a historic house at 323 West Wall. The owner owes about $9,000 in back taxes and faces demolition costs estimated at $5,0007,000; the land bank agreed staff should contact the owner and interested contractors and report back next month.
The Fort Scott Land Bank on Jan. 27 discussed an offer to try to save a historic home at 323 West Wall that the city had scheduled for demolition.
A board member reported contractors had expressed interest in restoring the house if the land bank could secure the property and provide a clear title. The present owner reportedly owes about $9,000 in back taxes; the board was told demolition would add roughly $5,0007,000 in charges, which would leave the owner owing an estimated $17,000'0,000 if the house is razed and the lot cleared.
Why it matters: Board members said preserving a…
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