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Athens reopens historic armory as community coworking and event space
Summary
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mayor Rick Abel unveiled the renovated Athens armory, now a community coworking and event venue that will host memberships, rentals and a 250-seat performance and conference space.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mayor Rick Abel unveiled the renovated Athens armory, now a community coworking and event venue that will host memberships, rentals and a 250-seat performance and conference space.
The project preserves the armory's military history while adapting the building for everyday community use. "The groundbreaking was two years ago," Mayor Rick Abel said, and the building has "completely been retransformed into a community space" that also offers shared workspaces for people working remotely.
The renovation will include a Hall of Honor to recognize Ohio National Guard members who served, an exhibit curated with help from the Southeast Ohio History Center and consultation with…
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