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Springfield staff get clearance to demolish unstable rear garage at former Oak Street fire station
Summary
The Springfield Historic Commission approved removing a one‑story unreinforced brick garage attached to the rear of a former Oak Street fire station after staff presented structural concerns and a plan to repair the remaining building.
The Springfield Historic Commission voted to authorize demolition of a one‑story brick garage that was added to the rear of a former fire station on Oak Street, after city staff said the masonry addition is structurally unstable.
City preservation staff presented photos and an explanation that the rear garage, built of unreinforced masonry and set into a steep slope, is serving as a failing retaining wall. Peter Garvin, representing the City of Springfield,…
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