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Shirt factory owner seeks city help to move historic South Street pavilion; public commenters urge council support
Summary
Owners and volunteers want to dismantle and reassemble the 25‑year‑old South Street Farmers Market pavilion rather than see it demolished; a private owner and supporters asked the council to consider a $10,000 contribution to cover equipment and crew costs, and staff outlined permitting steps and a likely April start for disassembly.
A local business owner and residents urged the Common Council to help finance relocation of the South Street Farmers Market pavilion after the structure’s planned removal from its current lot.
At public comment, Pamela (Pema) Ree described the pavilion as a “historic gem” erected with a New York State grant 25 years ago and said volunteers and private partners were seeking ways to dismantle and preserve it. Eric Umkhoff, owner of the Shirt Factory, told the council he had discussed a plan to disassemble the pavilion into sections, store it, and reassemble it…
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