Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com
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| 371 Young Street today. |
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| 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 threat to the neighborhood,
especially for children who may wander in there to play.
Members of the Church of God In Christ want to do it themselves if someone can be found to do it for less cost; a lien on the property may hinder them from selling the property to relocate somewhere else, they said.
Two
other dangerous buildings in town have been demolished this year using
new streamlined condemnation regulations, on Woods and Barclay Avenues."
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| Donations sought. |