The existing historic building will come with a price tag of about $6.5 million.
The city of Fort Worth is preparing to purchase a new site for a downtown library.The Downtown Fort Worth building is complete with unique, original features and flexible ballroom and auditorium space.Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck’s district includes downtown. She says the newly identified location at the corner of 4th and Burnett streets is set to become the city’s new central library, pending a council vote.
"The previous library was purchased by a developer who plans to knock it down and replace it with two 20-story towers to include apartments and retail space. "It took a little longer than anticipated to find a new spot for a downtown library," Beck said. "People were pretty upset and rightfully so."Meantime, Beck says after attempts to lease several other downtown sites did not pan out, she believes the purchase of this building is the right fit.
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