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City staff backs feasibility study for Discovery Station site; Historical Society and Arts Council offer funding and partnerships

6495542 · October 21, 2025
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City staff recommended up to $40,000 in city support toward a feasibility study for the Discovery Station building at 101 W. Washington St., with matching funds pledged by the Washington County Historical Society and interest from the Washington County Arts Council.

City staff and the Washington County Historical Society on Oct. 21 discussed a feasibility study to evaluate the acquisition and long‑term management of the Discovery Station building at 101 West Washington Street. The historical society and partners have proposed using the building for museum, archives and artist/arts‑space purposes.

Jill Thompson (city staff) told council that Andy Stout, executive director…

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