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Historic Main Street block faces proposed demolition; preservationists urge alternatives
Summary
The county Historical Commission presented the history of the 100 block of North Main Street and warned that a local owner plans demolition to create a parking lot; the presenter urged public attendance at a Matheson lecture to learn more and explore preservation options.
The Alachua County Historical Commission on April 8 presented the history and significance of the 100 block of North Main Street in Gainesville and warned that owners plan to clear the lot, possibly removing buildings dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Melanie Barr, chair of the Historical Commission, told the board the block contains several architecturally and historically significant buildings — including a property that served continuously as a…
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