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Longwood narrows Lewis House relocation options to Ryder Park site with Fire Station corner as backup

Longwood City Commission · October 6, 2025
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Summary

City staff presented six candidate locations for the Lewis House rehabilitation; the commission directed staff to prioritize a Ryder Park boardwalk location (site 1) with the Fire Station 15 corner (site 4) as a backup and to proceed with geotechnical studies and an RFP.

The commission continued a multi-meeting discussion Oct. 6 about where to relocate and rehabilitate the historic Lewis House. Staff presented six possible locations—multiple spots within Ryder Park, a corner of the Fire Station 15 property, the Warren Avenue entrance lawn area, and a Clock Tower Park option—and summarized pros, cons and cost-risk factors including geotechnical (muck) and drainage concerns.

Jason Byrne, president of the Longwood Historic Society,…

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