Jefferson Park meets with city reps about demolition of Anne Lester house

Concerns over transparency and historic preservation are growing in one midtown neighborhood after the demolition of a more than century-old home, prompting city officials to consider changes to how residents are notified about similar projects.

The home, known as the Annie Lester House, once stood in Tucson’s Jefferson Park neighborhood before it was demolished last month, drawing frustration from nearby residents who say they were not informed ahead of time.

“I was extremely saddened to see it demolished,” said Carl Stein, who lives across the street from the property…

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