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Council approves first reading to designate First Baptist Church (Bell Tower) as local historic landmark
Summary
Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 6-2026 to designate the First Baptist Church of Florence (Bell Tower) at 201 East 2nd Street as a Local Historic Landmark following a unanimous Historic Preservation Commission recommendation and public testimony.
Planning Director Ashley Fox presented the nomination to designate the First Baptist Church of Florence (Bell Tower) at 201 East 2nd Street as a Local Historic Landmark. The Historic Preservation Commission had unanimously recommended approval on June 30, 2026.
Beverley Little provided testimony on the building's architectural history and usage. Councilor MacKinnon moved to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 6-2026, Councilor Stone seconded, and the council recorded 6 Ayes; the ordinance advanced on first reading under Chapter 15.60.080 of the Florence Municipal Code.
