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Adams HomeLog Cabin c. 1934 Nash Home Old Methodist Church Old Methodist Church Parsonage

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Key Dates

NOTE - Any called meeting can occur upon 24 hours notice. Agenda is posted on the lobby bulletin board, but not always on City web site

Council meeting agendas can change, so the Public needs to monitor all meetings despite the upcoming holidays and Spring break vacations. The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request (5-0) by the owner of 35 Williams Street property on February 28, 2008. The owner has the option to appeal the decision to Superior Court within 30 days.

Actions for You

Attend April 7 Council Meeting
Demolition Hearing
35 Williams Street
Send Us Your Opinion on Demolitions Now

Maintain 75' Stream Buffers!

See Presentation on Church Purchase 

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Status of 20 Historic Properties Threatened Since 2005

Since 2005, more than 20 Historic Properties Threatened with Demolitions; At Least A Dozen Lost to District

c. 1890~1900

Three Lost:

  • The Nuckles/Westbrook/ Naylor Home (c1895) at 139 N. Cemetery St. for Mixed Use development
    (DEMOLITION 2007)
  • The Adams Home, (c1890) at 75 College St. for Mixed Use development
    (DEMOLITION 2007)
  • 218 Wingo Street (c.1895) for high density residential development
    (DEMOLITION 2006)

Four Preserved for Now:

  • Old Methodist Church (c1871).
    Purchased by city 2006, under restoration, now as Community and Cultural Arts Center
    See other stories this site: Church Saved from Threat of Eminent Domain by a former City Council
  • Old Methodist Church Rectory (c1875).
    Purchased by city 2006
  • "T-Folk-style" Cottage, (c1870) 62 College St.
    Saw the city's founding. Now owned by DDA
  • Haney House/Designs in Flowers (c1895). 75 N. Cemetery St.
    To remain if sensitive Skin Alley development plan is followed

c. 1900~1945

Seven Lost:

  • The Nash Home (c.1934) Autry St. for residential development
    (DEMOLITION 2005)
  • The Log Cabin (c. 1934) College St. on site of proposed Town Center Park
    (DEMOLITION 2007)
  • 202 Wingo Street (c.1909) for high density residential development
    (DEMOLITION 2006)
  • The Brown Home (c.1940) Lawrenceville St at Academy St. for commercial building
    (DEMOLITION 2006)
  • American Small House (c.1920) next door to 189 Lawrenceville St. Lot now offered for commercial development
    (DEMOLITION 2007)
  • Two houses off Holcomb Bridge for Howard Greene development
  • Several other small houses

Five Preserved for Now:

  • The Rev. Camp Home (c1923) 182 Wingo Street.
    Craftsman Cottage, sold to developer, rehabbed, offered for sale
  • 238 Wingo Street (c1909)
    Craftsman Cottage, appraised at $154,000 in 2002, rehabbed, sold for $290,000 in 2006.
  • 189 Lawrenceville St. (c1915)
    First brick house in city. Obtained by County through Eminent Domain for new fire station, now leased to city for $1/year
  • Brown Home (c1910). 75 Jones Street
    Will remain if sensitive Skin Alley development continues
  • Col Jones Home, (c1941) 75 Williams Street