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Hudson City Council finalizes removal of historical status

By M.A. Ferguson-Rich Published: June 22, 2012

City Council unanimously agreed to finalize legislation Wednesday, negating the historical status of two buildings located on the former Cuyahoga County Youth Development Center on Hines Hill Road.   

Washington Hall and Cooley Hall were declared to not have historic and/or architectural significance, and it appears from council comments that demolition, not restoration, of the property's numerous buildings is under contemplation.
 
Council Member-at- Large William Wooldredge said that he envisions  "a beautiful headquarters for a company," and describes the property as "a nice piece of land."  He said its location near Route 80 is ideal for the placement of a company sign, and for quick access to highways throughout the area.
 
Council President David Basil said that he supported the legislation, but "not necessarily" the same vision as Mr. Wooldredge, and indicated that discussions would continue as to future use of the property. 

The city bought the former youth facility in 2009 for $6.9 million. It sits on 428 acres of land and the intent was to convert the land into a park.  Studies have been done since that time to determine condition and potential uses for the buildings, which date back to 1903.


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