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Remember almost two years ago when the Webb City Council was prepared to spend close to $50,000 to demolish the historic building on North Main Street, commonly known as the old Clawpaws building?
The council was not convinced that the owner, Jennifer Sexton, of Diamond, would follow through on her promise to rebuild the west wall, which had collapsed.
Well, she did follow through, and the entire building is now about to be renovated.
A building permit hasn’t been issued yet, but architectural plans for the renovation of the two-story structure, with a 50-foot front at 208 N. Main St., are currently under review at the Public Works Building.
The plans are by Stark Wilson Duncan Architects, of Kansas City.
The new owner is 208 North Main LLC, which is apparently connected to Dan and Donna Mitchell, of DEMC Properties, which restored the Main Street building now housing Somewhere in Time Bookshop and Hungry Monkey restaurant. They are also in the process of restoring the adjacent building to the north.
There is a website, Principle Element, featuring the front of the DEMC buildings. On the About page, it mentions how Principle Element was founded in Webb City, where “we work with local property owners, trades, and community partners to restore historically significant spaces into thriving residential and commercial environments. We manage every detail with expertise, efficiency, and a genuine commitment to the people who will call those spaces home.”
Plans have just arrived at public works for the expansion of Tee Time Golf to include a miniature golf course.
It will be constructed to the west of the driving range.
The plans, by Harris Miniature Golf, feature landscaping with water ponds and streams rather than a childish theme.
Construction is expected to begin this fall.
