In the 1950’s, the Norcross House and its surrounding properties were home to the first swimming pool and skating rink in the City of Greeley. But these days, the old amusement properties located on 2nd St. have run dry and instead of smiling faces the buildings are in desperate need of repair.
Even though the Norcross House and Warnoco building, have historic value in Greeley, the properties are currently in a state of disrepair that the City of Greeley cannot afford. Therefore, the city has decided to sell the historical sites to Greeley business owner, James Emmett.
In the 90’s the City of Greeley purchased the Norcross House and converted the property into office space. But the Norcross House is an old farmhouse and the frame, windows, and floors have become outdated and the house is lacking a full bathroom.
Sadly, Warnoco skating rink is in an even worse state. The Warnoco building‘s structural state was altered in 2010, when the city had to tear down part of the building because it was uninhabitable.
The city has estimated that the annual repair costs for the two properties ranges from $16,000-$20,000. And if the city were to renovate the properties, it would cost upwards of $60,000.
Originally when the city decided to sell the historical sites, they attempted to find a non-profit organization to take over but they were unsuccessful.
But Emmett has contributed to renovations throughout the city. And according to city council member Donna Sapienza, Emmett plans to renovate the properties for residential and industrial uses.
“This is a long term project for Mr. Emmett. There is no better person that could have purchased the property,” Sapienza said.
As Emmett takes on the renovations for this historical fixer-upper, Sapienza has high hopes that this diamond in the rough will sparkle again one day.
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