Fort Myers City Council rejected a pending proposal to renovate the historic Hall of 50 States on Monday, but a surprise pitch from a local builder may have saved the project from returning to square one.
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Hall of 50 states proposal rejected, making way for a new builder
Jim Becker, owner of Sound Check Studios in Fort Myers, showed up during public comment to present his vision for the dormant venue. The Hall of 50 States has been sitting empty for 25 years, and was constructed back in 1943.
“It’s the perfect size, it’s the perfect building,” Becker said…