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Saving Eagle Lake’s Last Schoolhouse | Tampa News
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A century-old schoolhouse in Eagle Lake, the last of its kind in the city, is on the brink of demolition to make way for a new city hall — but a newly formed historical society is fighting back with historic designation, grant funding, and community support. With potential millions in state and federal grants unlocked by its 2006 state historic status and efforts to earn national recognition, the group has already rallied local businesses and convinced the city to pause demolition for 60 days. The city estimates a $6 million renovation cost and is weighing whether historic status offers legal protections. The fate of this landmark rests on an August 3rd vote — and the society is calling on citizens to speak up, urging that progress and preservation can coexist.
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