Suwanee Historic District Still in Planning, State Says

The application process for a national historic district in Suwanee is still moving forward. But the boundaries for such a district in Old Town are far from certain.

The current map for the proposed district is a "work in progress," Denise Messick, an official with the state Department of Natural Resources, told a public information session Thursday at Suwanee City Hall.

Though not required, Georgia officials held the meeting because they feel it's "important to be transparent," said Dave Crass, another state official. They are with the DNR's Historic Preservation Division.

It was the first time state officials, who handle the screening for the National Parks Service, have met directly with Suwanee residents. About 30-40 people, including several Old Town property owners, attended the meeting. Suwanee officials began the application process last fall, but now it's in the state's hands.

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The district currently would include about 67 acres in Old Town, as well as most of Main Street. But the focal point is the vacant Pierce's Corner building, which dates to 1910.

Read more on Suwanee Patch.

See also:

• Historic District Info Session in Suwanee on Thursday

• What Historic Districts Are in Gwinnett?

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