1908 Florida House Becomes Manatee County's First Local Historic Landmark

41-year preservation earns 1908 Johnson Helm House Manatee County's first local historic landmark.

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The Manatee County Commission unanimously approved the Johnson Helm House in Oneco, Florida, as Manatee County's first locally designated historic landmark. ^[1] Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard said the County established its local historic designation process about 13 years ago, and the Johnson Helm House is the first property to complete it. ^[2] Margi and Pat Nanney moved into the 1908 Johnson Helm House in 1985 and spent 41 years preserving its original character. ^[3] The Johnson Helm House was already listed on the National Register of Historic Places before receiving the local designation. ^[4] The preservation efforts by Margi and Pat Helm were the primary reason for the house receiving the historic landmark status. ^[5]

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The Manatee County Commission unanimously approved the Johnson Helm House in Oneco, Florida, as Manatee County's first locally designated historic landmark. · The Times Of India

Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard said the County established its local historic designation process about 13 years ago, and the Johnson Helm House is the first property to complete it. · The Times Of India

Margi and Pat Nanney moved into the 1908 Johnson Helm House in 1985 and spent 41 years preserving its original character. · The Times Of India

The Johnson Helm House was already listed on the National Register of Historic Places before receiving the local designation. · The Times Of India

The preservation efforts by Margi and Pat Helm were the primary reason for the house receiving the historic landmark status. ·

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