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Article: Mansion awaits its new life
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- September 10, 2009
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The ginger-colored mansion isn't located in the most
distinguished of neighborhoods, but over the years Roman Catholic
nuns, homeless men, alcoholics and a business titan all have felt at
home at 1206 W. 200 South.
Now it's your turn.
What would you like to see happen to the 106-year-old Fisher
Mansion, now owned by Salt Lake City?
Could it be turned into a bed-and-breakfast, perhaps, or a modern
art gallery? Should the city open a small coffee shop or a place to
rent bicycles and canoes for exploring the Jordan River Parkway?
Would home repair expert Bob Villa be interested in showing up with
television cameras and a renovation crew?
For eight months, the ideas have flowed into Mayor Ralph ...