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Residents urge preservation of Curtis mansion, Buckwald‑era buildings on downtown square
Summary
During public comment, two residents urged council to preserve remaining historic structures tied to Henry B. Curtis and the Buckwald/Wright family business legacy; speakers asked council to use historic‑review processes and to consider naming or other protections for local landmarks.
Two residents used the public‑comment period to urge council to preserve historic properties downtown, raising the Curtis mansion and buildings associated with local manufacturer Buckwald (Buckwald Wright) as examples of the city’s architectural and civic heritage.
Vicki Fitzgerald, a resident and preservation advocate, told council Henry B. Curtis “symbolizes the American dream” and that only fragments of his physical legacy remain in the city. She argued the Curtis mansion and other surviving structures deserve preservation…
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