Order: Whereas, 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, is one of the last existing buildings created through the philanthropy of the Converse Family; and Whereas, the Historic Commission will be holding a public hearing on the proposed demolition of said building at their meeting of Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM; Now, Therefore, Be It Ordered that the City Council negotiate with the owner of 15 Ferry Street to acquire the building and land located at 15 Ferry Street (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211) for historic preservation through gift, purchase, land swap, or other transfer.

Committee

Public Property Committee

Introduced

February 8, 2024

On agenda

February 13, 2024

Passed

January 13, 2026

Where it was heard

Public Property Committee Dec 17, 2024 Public Property Committee Nov 19, 2024 Public Property Committee Oct 29, 2024 tabled Pass Public Property Committee Oct 8, 2024 Public Property Committee Oct 1, 2024 Public Property Committee Sep 24, 2024 Public Property Committee Jun 25, 2024 tabled Pass Public Property Committee Jun 11, 2024 Public Property Committee Apr 2, 2024 Public Property Committee Mar 19, 2024 tabled Pass City Council Feb 27, 2024 referred Pass