Summary
The city is weighing an RFP for the 150-year-old former jail, a stop on the Civil Rights Trail in the Capitol Park Historic District. Preservationists want it saved; remediation for asbestos, mold, and lead paint will be costly.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until proposals come in; any reuse requires remediation for asbestos, mold, and lead paint.
Potential depends on the outcome — could be a preserved historic site or a private redevelopment.
Civil rights preservation advocates worry a sale could endanger the historic building.
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