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The cityas Historic Preservation Fund plans to distribute a total of $500,000 to help preserve historically significant residential and commercial buildings.

The fund began as part of Mayor Madeline Rogero’sA 2014-15 city budget, and has been renewed every year since in an effort to help make ends meet during historical renovation projects on properties that lie within city limits.

A total of fourteen projects have received funds through the cityas grant process in the past, including the Kern’s Bakery facade restoration and the marquee restoration for the Tennessee Theatre.

According to Becky Wade, the city’s director of community development, the Historical Preservation Fund has helped save a number of significant buildings from neglect and disrepair.

aThese grants have led to the repair and restoration of several significant, historical structures that may otherwise have languished,a Wade said in a news release.