A proposed development on East Austin land and a building that was once home to the Montopolis Negro School draws fire from neighbors and historians, as well as some resistance from the city.
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October 2, 2017
City Council votes to purchase former site of Montopolis Negro School
Deal with developer could provide opportunity for restoration and museum
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September 14, 2017
East Austin neighbors prepared to battle over former Negro School property rezoning
Planning Commission votes against developer’s request
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January 4, 2017
Montopolis preservation fight might get help from county
Commissioners consider weighing in on one of few remaining historic ‘Negro school’ buildings in the country
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December 5, 2016
Developers, neighbors battle over former Montopolis school ground
Neighbors and activists joined members of the Montopolis Neighborhood Association and Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friday to protest development of what was a school ground during the city’s period of segregation.