Main Street historic area in Urbana gets approval

URBANA – Historic preservation proponents won three big victories at Monday night's city council meeting.

At a session that lasted until nearly midnight, the Urbana council voted to create a local historic district covering 14 properties in the 800 block of West Main Street, despite vigorous opposition from local developer Howard Wakeland.

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