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Endangered Properties are historic and architectural landmarks that are in danger of being lost if something is not done soon. Since the Village of Northville lacks the legal basis for restraining demolition for reasons other than public health and safety, almost any Village structure, regardless of past significance, can be here today and gone tomorrow. The recent demolition of the Hubbell Chimney comes to mind. A lack of regulatory oversight also makes it difficult to preserve the overall architectural integrity of a streetscape such as North Main Street. A facade plan that has more than just token support from all current Main Street property owners would be a good first step in encouraging preservation efforts. It would also help to attract badly needed private revitalization funding.There are at least four major Main Street structures that should be considered endangered: the Hard Pan Store/Star Theatre/Kitchenette, the former Northville Hotel, the former NBT Bank and, to a lesser extent, the Franklin Wright building. In general, if a building cannot earn its upkeep for an extended time period, it is at risk. All four of these buildings are under-utilized and have not seen major capital improvements in many years.The Hard Pan Store/Star Theatre
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