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City Council Reverses HDLC, Grants Greater Liberty Baptist Church Permission to Demolish 1235 Piety Street
Summary
The City Council voted 7-0 to overturn a Historic District Landmarks Commission denial and grant Greater Liberty Baptist Church’s appeal to demolish the deteriorated building at 1235 Piety Street; HDLC staff had recommended denial and preservation advocates urged rehabilitation and historic tax-credit options.
The New Orleans City Council on a 7-0 vote on a historic-district appeal reversed the Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) and granted Greater Liberty Baptist Church’s request to demolish a contributing residential building at 1235 Piety Street.
The decision came after representatives of the church, including Reverend Calvin Woods, said the congregation lacked the financial capacity to restore the century‑old structure. Reverend Carl Marquez told the council, “we really don't have the the funds or…
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