LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -
Lufkin City Council is
giving the go-ahead for the renovation of the historic Angelina Hotel in downtown. Landmark Development applied to the city's tax abatement program for
the project.
The city is approving a 100-thousand dollar grant to go along with
the 500-thousand dollars the development company will spend on façade work. Lufkin
city leaders say it's a great way to continue the rejuvenation of downtown Lufkin.
"The Pines
Theater and the hotel were two cornerstones to bringing back the downtown
Lufkin, the Pines being lit the façade at night helps stimulate some growth
developers have done and we've seen a
resurging of growth in the last two to three years in the down town are," said
Paul Parker, Lufkin City Manager.
Parker says the renovation will start with
replacing the roof of the Angelina Hotel. Developers are planning the property
to include retail space, an event center, and loft apartments.
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