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Bell’s Plumbers Shop Gets New Hope | Adelaide News
An old Victorian gem in College Park, Bell’s Plumbers Shop—built in 1883 by a former premier and now a crumbling eyesore after decades of neglect, fires, and explosions—is finally getting a second chance. With heritage status since 1985 and a new restoration application in hand, local groups and the state government are pushing for its revival—with redevelopment plans that honor its history. As housing pressures grow, the debate rages: should historic sites be preserved or repurposed? The state is already seeing success with other owners, and this could be the turning point for one of…
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