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You would've thought that some zoning historical restrictions mixed with significant tax breaks for compensation could've been imposed before the property was sold. (This is if there truly is that much local interest in saving it.) As I understand the property has languished for years so this didn't happen over night.

That said I wonder what owner would buy such an historic, rare and seemingly attractive offering which has been underwatch by preservationists for years with plans to raze it? Its odd to me that someone would want so badly to live in a neighborhood knowing they've seriously ticked off the neighbors before they even set foot in the area. ]]>Jun 3rd 2009 1:57PM