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Medford accepts downtown Hotel Franklin property from estate
Summary
The City of Medford unanimously accepted the Hotel Franklin property at 123 E. Cherokee St., donated from the Alice Smrcka Estate, with the council voting to receive the parcel during its March 10 meeting.
The Medford City Council voted March 10 to receive Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 18 (commonly referred to as the Hotel Franklin, 123 E. Cherokee Street) from the Alice Smrcka Estate. Vice‑Mayor Steve Zeman made the motion to accept the property; Mayor Gary Bowen seconded the motion and the council approved it unanimously.
Council did not record specifics in the minutes about intended uses, immediate maintenance, or a timeline for restoration. The Economic Development Authority meeting later that same day referenced downtown development activity and the possibility of restoring the Hotel Franklin, but the minutes do not tie a specific EDA plan or funding allocation to the property transfer.
