The Fairhope Times

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com    371 Young Street today.   July 2026 photo CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST A church building that was scheduled to be condemned by the city council Monday has been demolished; it came up at the previous two council meetings as well, where the owners asked for more time to take care of it themselves (at less cost). Rebuilding donations are still being sought by the congregation (see info at bottom.) From a July 2026 FT report: "The city council delayed authorization for the emergency demolition of a dangerous building at 371 Young Street  for two weeks  to allow the owners more time to deal with the situation themselves. It will come up again during the next council meeting. Building inspector Cortinas has already arranged for a contractor to demolish the building (for $22K) if the owners do not, and then for the city to put a lien on the property to pay for it. Cortinas said the severely-leaning brick walls pose a...