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Downtown merchants, Garrett House owner urge MEDC to save historic Garrett (Rabbit) House
Summary
Local business owners and the Garrett House shop owner appealed to the MEDC to preserve and relocate the historic Garrett (Rabbit) House; staff outlined rough estimates (~$55,000 move plus site work) and discussed leasing/redevelopment alternatives for relocating affected downtown businesses.
Several downtown business owners and the operator of the Garrett House told the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation on Jan. 20 they want the city to try to preserve and relocate the historic Garrett (Rabbit) House and to help relocate small businesses that face displacement.
Adele Hansen, who identified herself as owner of the Garrett House Antique Shop, described long-standing customer relationships and said the shop and 11 other downtown businesses face uncertain futures if…
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