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Kramer raised the point that surrounding property values would be improved more by removing the wrecked building than by restoring it for commercial use.
Johnson disagreed, pointing out that since built in the 1700’s, the structure has been used as a church, roller skating rink, dance hall, farmers cooperative, plumbing business and wholesale shop. “This building is there. It’s on a concrete foundation three feet high with cinder blocks on it—it’s there. My purpose is to hopefully make a bad
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