Demolition of fire-destroyed Lincoln Avenue School
Summary
A fire gutted the 1917 Lincoln Avenue School, collapsing the roof and leaving four-story masonry walls unsafe. The state's demolition-review law required HPC sign-off; MPS promised to try salvaging historic brick and stonework and will relocate students.
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
MPS will bear demolition and insurance-claim costs; the building was commercially insured.
Neighbors near the unsafe building and Lincoln Avenue students who will move to a safer school building.
Preservationists lose a 1917 school building, though salvage of brickwork will be attempted.
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