Will Historical Commission Fight for Old Firehouse?

 

Murika...it's always been about the new. After all, our country (not to mention our state) has no truly old structures to study or venerate. Yet, Florence does have a historical commission. It seems intent on saving many historical windows in the Walnut Street district. How does it feel about saving the old Pine Street Firehouse that is now used as a city auditorium? If all goes as planned, a new parking deck and other structures will soon replace it.

Our city doesn't have the best track record. Remember the Frank Perry Nurses' Home?

Apparently our city council saw fit to let Dick Jordan raze this beautiful structure in order to provide his friends with a new money-making site. He's also packed the historical commission with those who automatically kowtow to him, so don't hold out too many hopes for the old fire hall.

Remember this old joke?

They're tearing down a school to build a parking lot!

They're tearing down a church to build a parking lot!

Gasp! They're tearing down a parking lot to build a parking lot!