Commission OKs Wigwam Transfer

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 02:28 PM EDT Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 02:30 PM EDT

The City of Anderson Redevelopment Commission has approved the transfer of the iconic Wigwam to a private group aiming to revive the aging gymnasium. Wigwam Sports & Entertainment LLC is expected to complete the transaction by July 8th. Our partners at the Herald-Bulletin report the move saves the building from demolition. WSE needed to line up $600,000 from private investors in order to meet commission requirements.

The building had been owned by the Anderson Community School Corp., which shuttered the 1960s-era gym in 2011 due to budget constraints.

Early this week, Anderson Schools approved $100,000 to help push the deal forward.

The city is considering using tax revenues to fund a long-term use agreement with the new owners.

Source: The Herald-Bulletin

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