Historic Preservation Committee approves demolition of Sylvan buildin | Breaking New
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Rome's Historic Preservation Committee today approved the demolition of the building that houses Sylvan Learning Center, located at the corner of East Second Avenue and East Third Street.

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The building's owners plan to expand a parking lot that already exists behind Sylvan. According to representatives, a "well-known business" will be moving into the property after the parking lot is completed.

Angela Harper, executive director of Sylvan Learning Center, said her organization was "completely opposed" to the demolition, in part because they have a lease that runs through 2010.

Read more in Thursday's Rome News-Tribune.
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