Former Lockeford eyesore is restored to collectible shop

Grand opening Saturday for historic building

The cornerstone of Lockeford’s rich history was too historic to tear down, but residents and merchants remained disappointed for two decades or more as plywood dominated the facade.

Not any more.

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Tim Costner posted at 11:03 pm on Thu, Jun 2, 2011.

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Sounds like a pawn shop. I'm just saying. But at least it's no longer boarded up.
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Former Lockeford eyesore is restored to collectible shop