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A dispute over the proposed relocation of two historic Conti Street houses in Mobile has found resolution. Mobile's Architectural Review Board stepped in to address the controversy, which sparked in May after the houses were improperly moved from their original sites, prompting construction to stop. This event spurred local residents into a 'Save Conti' campaign.
The new owners, the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association (MAMGA), initially planned to move the properties to Hickory Street. However, the community resisted. Residents worried about the aesthetics and felt moving the homes was equivalent to destroying them. Responding to the heated debate, the Architectural Review Board chose to unanimously deny the proposed move.
Neighbors and historical preservationists welcomed this decision, which provided relief for those dedicated to preserving Mobile's historic charm. MAMGA representatives, however, chose not to comment after the ruling. Overall, the community's win underlines the importance of defending historical architecture, a message clearly sent by the Architectural Review Board's decision.
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[1] The fate of two historic homes on Conti Street were argued about on Wednesday
[2] Historic Conti Street homes will no longer be relocated
[3] Fate of historic homes on Conti Street decided by Architectural Review Board
[4] Historic Conti St. homes saved from relocation
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