University of Virginia Library

January Hearing

The Council referred the zoning
request to the city planning commission.
According to Mr. Nichol, the request will
be brought before the Joint City and
Planning Commission in January.

Commenting on the building's history,
Mr. Nichol said that the structure was
built in 1851, served as the town hall, and
later served as an opera house. He added
that the present outside structure is very
similar to the original but that Mr. Hartt
admitted that facts on the original design
were rather scarce. Mr. Nichol also
affirmed that he would probably
refurbish the outside of the structure.