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Board approves demolition and six‑story replacement for 43 Fletcher Street after architects say building is structurally unsafe
Summary
Architects told the Lowell Historic Board that the former Ashworth/Fury's Tavern at 43 Fletcher Street is structurally unsafe and recommended demolition; the board approved a six‑story mixed‑use replacement with conditions on design and materials.
The Lowell Historic Board on March 9 approved the demolition of the derelict structure at 43 Fletcher Street and granted design approval for a six‑story mixed‑use replacement after hearing architects’ testimony that the existing building is unsafe and impractical to rehabilitate.
Barry Ganek of Ganek Architects, who introduced the project on behalf of the developer, said the project team submitted a structural engineer’s report concluding the small wood‑frame building has "significant structural deterioration, unsafe conditions" and…
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