Monday, July 23, 2007

Own a piece of Wyoming working-class history


517 Oak Avenue

A two-story frame house, built in 1875, is available to anyone willing to buy it and move it off of its lot.

The City of Wyoming is accepting sealed proposals until August 31 for the home, which is at 517 Oak Avenue.

The recommended proposal is expected to be submitted to city council for its September 17 meeting.

The City purchased the property from Marcella Boland in August 2006 for $80,000.

The lot, which is between Sturkey's and the Safety Services Building, is likely to be used to expand the surrounding surface parking lots.

City Council authorized the demolition of the house on June 18 but, following the advice of local preservation experts, created a six-month window to get the property sold and moved.

The city will consider donating it to a historic preservation organization if that organization can finance the move.

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