A Missouri-based hotel developer recently purchased nearly two acres in downtown Wilmington for $6.8 million.
A deed recorded Monday shows Drury Development Corp. purchased a 1.8-acre tract at 715 Nutt St., just north of the Wilmington Convention Center. According to its website, Drury Development Corp. builds Drury-branded hotels, including Drury Inn & Suites, Drury Plaza Hotel and Pear Tree Inn by Drury.
A representative from Drury Development Corp. declined to comment on Tuesday…