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StoryHistoric Preservation MonthSpotlight

HAPPY 125TH (Quasquicentennial) ANNIVERSARY

To the George Lavery House, Historic place-savers pour their time, energy, resources (and sometimes a great deal of sweat and tears) into protecting places…

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StoryHistoric Preservation MonthSpotlight

HAPPY 125TH (Quasquicentennial) ANNIVERSARY

To the William & Susan Picher House Historic place-savers pour their time, energy, resources (and sometimes a great deal of sweat and tears) into…

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Historic HomeHomes

DAVID C. HOOVER HOUSE

415 SOUTH MOFFET AVENUE circa 1890 | Queen Anne

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StoryAccomplishments

2014-15 HMP List of accomplishments

October 2014: Membership meeting was held at the Bonnie & Clyde Hideout 3347 1⁄2 Oak Ridge Drive. Brad Belk as our guest speakerDec: DickensFest…

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StoryAccomplishments

2017 Accomplishments

Historic Murphysburg Preservation invites you toBECOME A NEW or RENEWED MEMBER. You may not realize the significanceof your membership and donations, but combined with…

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