Article: Mansion awaits its new life

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 ...

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