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Board backs proposal to seek state historic marker for Desi Arnaz; recommends Liberty pedestrian plaza as preferred site
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board discussed a proposed Florida historical marker honoring entertainer Desi Arnaz and recommended placing the marker at the Liberty Avenue pedestrian plaza (Collins Park Plaza) or, if not approved by the state, at the Bass Museum corner; the board also urged the commission consider formally naming the plaza.
The Historic Preservation Board on Feb. 14 discussed a proposal to install a State of Florida historic marker commemorating entertainer Desi Arnaz and recommended the Liberty Avenue pedestrian plaza in Collins Park as the preferred location, with the corner at Park Avenue and 20th Street (near the Bass Museum) as an alternate if the state requires a different placement.
Staff told the board the proposed marker text was…
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