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Resident urges county not to tear down building said to be Greenville's first library
Summary
A resident told council she believes fencing around a cream-colored building on 5th Street signals potential demolition of what she described as Greenville's first library; council and others advised the resident the property appears to be county-owned and recommended attending the county commissioners' meeting for more information.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, a resident told council she'd seen fencing around a cream-colored building on 5th Street and asked whether the structure was slated for demolition. The commenter said the building had historical value, describing it as Greenville's first library and recounting local memories of its significance.
Members of the council and other speakers said the property may be owned by the Darke County commissioners, which would place it outside the city's jurisdiction. One respondent advised the resident to attend the county commissioners' meeting next Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. near the courthouse to raise the concern. The transcript noted that the city's architecture-review board has limited authority downtown (matters such as paint and signage) and that the historical society might be an avenue for advocacy, but the architecture-review board cannot prevent actions by a county-owned property.
The speaker urged the council and the public to act to preserve local history and asked how citizens can stop potential demolition; councilmembers suggested the resident contact county officials and relevant preservation groups.
