
Recently, the Limestone County Commission purchased "Chapman's Quarters." A parking lot or a new office structure has been mentioned for the site. Many townspeople, however, as well as members of the City Historical Commission, would like the county to explore the option of retaining and recycling at least some of the buildings. Behind refurbished facades, interiors could be retrofitted for contemporary usage. Commented one local, "You don't see many old-fashioned business districts this intact anymore. And where can you still find an old-time hotel directly across from the depot? All this is part of what makes our downtown special."